- Donate 25,000 STEM books, and train 6,000 farmers
The NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has announced three major initiatives aimed at improving healthcare, education, and agriculture across Nigeria.
In a statement Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd., Abuja Olufemi Soneye said the programmes will provide free cataract surgeries, support STEM education, and train farmers in modern agricultural practices.
The Foundation’s free cataract surgery programme, which has already recorded 1,002 successful surgeries in the South-West — including procedures for minors born blind — will be expanded to the South-East and South-South regions starting March 31, 2025. The initiative aims to restore vision for 6,000 Nigerians, with 1,000 beneficiaries from each of the six geopolitical zones. Cataracts account for over 43% of blindness cases in Nigeria, making this intervention a critical step toward reducing preventable blindness.
In the education sector, the NNPC Foundation will donate 25,000 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) textbooks and branded bookshelves to 25 secondary schools across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the programme’s second phase. This follows the successful distribution of 15,000 STEM books to 12 states and the FCT in the first phase. The initiative aims to bridge gaps in STEM education and increase student enrollment in science and technology disciplines.
To boost agricultural productivity and improve food security, the Foundation will also train 6,000 vulnerable farmers on modern techniques, including climate-smart farming, organic fertilization, and post-harvest loss reduction. The first phase, scheduled for April 7–11, 2025, will train 1,000 farmers from the South-East and South-South in three select locations.
Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, emphasized the strategic importance of these initiatives. “NNPC Foundation is committed to creating meaningful change by addressing critical societal challenges. Restoring sight, equipping students with learning resources, and empowering farmers are not just interventions — they are strategic investments in Nigeria’s future,” Arukwe said.
