The NNPC Limited through its corporate social responsibility arm, the NNPC Foundation, has commissioned and handed over a fully installed 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to advanced diagnostic services in Nigeria.
The facility, located in Nnewi, is expected to significantly improve medical imaging capacity for patients across the South-East region, including Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi States, as well as parts of Delta State.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held at the Igwe Orizu ICT Centre within the NAUTH Permanent Site on Friday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari—represented by the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe—described the project as a strategic investment in healthcare infrastructure and diagnostic precision.
He noted that the intervention aligns with the company’s broader commitment to building sustainable national systems and improving patient outcomes through enhanced access to modern medical technology.
The event featured the official unveiling and inspection tour of the MRI facility by dignitaries, including government officials, traditional rulers, and hospital management, who commended the initiative as timely and impactful.
Stakeholders said the development would reduce the need for long-distance travel and ease the financial burden previously faced by patients seeking advanced imaging services outside the region.
The project involved the full deployment and commissioning of a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, along with supporting infrastructure such as RF shielding systems, chillers, backup UPS units, electrical and ventilation systems, specialised imaging accessories, CCTV and oxygen monitoring systems, intercom communication facilities, and other patient support technologies required for optimal operation.
The intervention is expected to enhance diagnostic efficiency at NAUTH and strengthen its role as a key referral centre for complex medical imaging in the South-East.
