The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State as part of their corporate social responsibility.

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund recently received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta.

Speaking at the handover of the security vehicles, SNEPCo’s Country Security Manager, Isaac Akinjogunla, who represented the Managing Director, Ronald Adams, said it “underscores our support for efforts by the Lagos State Government to ensure security in the state.”

He called for the careful usage and proper maintenance of the vehicles so that residents could benefit from the donation.

The Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services, Oluwaseyi Omotowa, said in an address read by the Deputy Manager, External Relations, Mrs Bunmi Lawson: “By enhancing the operational capacity of security agencies, these vehicles will contribute to a safer environment for all residents. This donation complements our ongoing support in education and healthcare sectors within the state, reflecting our holistic approach to social investment.”

The Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, appreciated the NNPC-SNEPCo for the gesture, saying: “Together, we can work towards a safer and more secure environment where our businesses continue to thrive and our loved ones are safe.”

NNPC-SNEPCo had donated 16 vehicles towards the strengthening of security in Lagos in 2020.

The specialised ambulance was given to Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, on behalf of the SNEPCo Managing Director by the Safety and Environment Manager David Aghaiyo, who said the ambulance supports the broader healthcare infrastructure within the community by facilitating quick transportation and medical care.

The medical director/chief executive officer of the medical centre, Dr Adedamola Dada, described the donation of the ambulance as an “answered prayer”, as it will help the facility cope with the large number of patients who require such services.

“The social investment portfolio of NNPC-SNEPCo supported by co-venturers Total Energies, Exxon, and Nigerian Agip Exploration involves life-changing initiatives in scholarship awards and construction of educational infrastructure, including ICT centres and digital libraries; health projects; as well as training and mentorship programmes for self-employment under the Shell LiveWIRE scheme,” the JV said in a statement.