Over 5,000 benefit from firm’s free medical outreach

In its commitment to food security, economic empowerment and national development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation, Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC, has launched an agricultural training programme aimed at empowering vulnerable farmers in Akwa Ibom State.

In her welcome address, the Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, said the NNPC Ltd Agricultural Training Initiative for Vulnerable Farmers is part of the Foundation’s broader efforts to support the Federal Government’s agricultural transformation agenda, which seeks to enhance food security, increase productivity and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Nigeria. 

Arukwe, who was represented by Dr Bala David, Executive Director of Programme Development and Coordinator, stressed that the programme, which was developed for the growth of vulnerable farmers, will equip every participant with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to transition from subsistence farming to commercial-scale production.

ALSO, no fewer than 5,000 residents across two local councils are expected to benefit from a 10-day free medical outreach organised by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.

The programme, which is in collaboration between the Bayelsa State Ministry of Health, Kolmarg Eyesight Foundation and Uzu Field, GSW and Epu2 Project Team, offers a wide range of accessible quality health care services, and was flagged off in Kaima Community, Kolokuma/Opokuna Local Council of Bayelsa.
Speaking at the opening ceremony at the Kaima Referral Hospital yesterday, the General Manager, Relations and Sustainable Development, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr Igo Weli, said the programme is to enhance healthcare service to the people.