To reinforce commitment to the advancement of healthcare services, Egbin Power Plc and Sahara Group Foundation have donated a five-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the General Hospital Ijede, Lagos.
The initiative underscores their commitment to promote access to quality critical healthcare services, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) three, which aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of all ages.”
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, emphasised that the donation was a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to the development of the host communities, noting that the ICU would significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide critical care to those who need it most.
“At Egbin Power Plc, we believe that the strength of a community is reflected in the well-being of its people. The impact of this donation will be far-reaching, improving emergency response, and strengthening overall healthcare delivery in the state.
“To the healthcare professionals who will be working in this ICU, we entrust this facility into your capable hands. Your dedication and expertise are the bedrock of the healthcare system. We are confident that you will provide exceptional care and restore hope to countless patients and their families.
“Our commitment to community development does not end here. We will continue to seek out opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the society.”
Whether through health, education, or environmental sustainability initiatives, our mission is to make a positive impact that resonates for generations to come,” Bounour said.
The Foundation’s Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, noted that hitherto, access to critical healthcare services was not accessible to patients in the community due to the distance of the available ICU, thereby causing several avoidable losses of lives.
Gray further reaffirmed the commitment of both Sahara Group Foundation and Egbin Power to fostering sustainability and building a resilient future.
Acting Chief Medical Director, General Hospital Ijede, Dr Olumuyiwa Balogun-Oluwa, commended the collaboration of Sahara Group Foundation and Egbin Power Plc, which gave birth to the donation of the ICU, adding that the facility would serve people in Ikorodu community, and Lagos State in general.
