The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) through its Foundation has reiterated its commitment to promoting cancer awareness and early detection to reduce the impact of the disease on Nigerians.
The Executive Vice President, Business Services, NNPC Ltd., Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, said on Saturday in Abuja during a #WalkAwayCancer awareness in partnership with Medicaid Cancer Foundation to commemorate the International Cancer Week, that the partnership would reinforce NNPC Foundation’s strategic focus on health, particularly initiatives that promote awareness, prevention and improved wellbeing.
Mbakwe, represented by Mrs. Euginia Dominion, Acting Managing Director, NNPCL Foundation, said that the initiative reflected the company’s commitment to humanity and the welfare of its stakeholders and host communities.
Mrs. Euginia Dominion, Acting Managing Director, NNPCL Foundation, representing Mrs Sophia Mbakwe, EVP, Business Services, NNPC Ltd. at #WalkAwayCancer awareness programme said that the rising incidence of cancer in Nigeria informed NNPC Ltd.’s investment in awareness initiatives through its corporate social responsibility programmes.
According to her, early detection remains critical to improving treatment outcomes, saving lives and reducing the burden of cancer on individuals and families.
She urged Nigerians to take cancer awareness and screening seriously, noting that timely diagnosis could make the disease more manageable and improve patients’ chances of recovery.
Mrs Euginia Dominion, Acting Managing Director, NNPC Foundation, representing Mrs Sophia Mbakwe, EVP, Business Services, NNPC Ltd. at #WalkAwayCancer awareness programme on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
She said that the partnership with Medicaid Cancer Foundation reinforced NNPC Foundation’s strategic commitment to health through initiatives that promote awareness, prevention and improved wellbeing.
“Let’s walk together, spread awareness and inspire hope,” she said.
Dr Hadiza Arome, Operations Manager, Medicaid Cancer Foundation, said that the collaboration with the NNPC Foundation would strengthen cancer awareness, screening and access to healthcare services.
Arome, while describing the partnership as excellent, said it welcomed stakeholders willing to contribute resources and expertise to cancer care.
She said the foundation adopted a hub-and-spoke model, collaborating with partners whose health initiatives could complement its cancer-focused activities.
Arome commended the NNPC Foundation’s nationwide reach across the 36 states of the federation, expressing optimism about sustaining the partnership in subsequent years.
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