The handover and commissioning ceremony of the Mother and Childcare Center donated to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Amaku, Awka Anambra State held on Tuesday, August 21, 2021.

The hybrid event which took place virtually and at the physical location in Anambra State had in attendance the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano and some members of his cabinet.

At the virtual handover ceremony, Bobby Hulett, the Director, Deepwater and PSCs represented by Michelle Obatoyinbo, General Manager, Operations explained that the Mother and Child Referral facility is a centre of excellence in Health care designed to help in ending preventable maternal deaths.

The gesture by the Agbami parties is in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) No. 3 – to improve access to Medicare and a strong focus on improving equity to meet the needs of women, children and disadvantaged populations. The Mother and Childcare Center, is fully equipped and furnished with an alternate power supply, a borehole and a fully equipped ambulance. The facility also comes with equipped Pre and Post Natal Wards, a General Ward, Pediatric wards , Theatre wards, Ultrasound, Pharmacy section, Anesthetics and recovery rooms.

NAPIMS was also in attendance at the virtual event, the GROUP GENERAL MANAGER, NAPIMS, BALA WUNTI, represented by Mr Bappah Babayo, Lead Sustainability and Development, Public Affairs Department, NAPIMS lauded the project. He commended the partnership between the Agbami parties and the government and encouraged future collaborations.

The Chief Medical Director of the teaching hospital, Dr Akabuike, thanked the Agbami parties for the MCC which is very much needed in the state and committed to ensuring that the facility will be put to good use.

The Governor, who commissioned the project physically praised the Agbami parties for a well-delivered project that meets international standards.

The virtual commissioning and handover of Model Classroom Block built and donated to Government and Science Technical College, Gbajimba, Benue State was held on Monday, 18 October 2021.

In attendance was the Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Samuel Ortom, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba, the state’s executive members, other members of Benue state House of Assembly, traditional rulers and other aides. The Governor and his aides were physically present at the facility. Also present were representatives of Famfa, Stardeep, Equinor, Prime 127 and NAPIMS.

The event kicked off at 11:00 am with the recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem. Ms Joy Emeghara (Stardeep) gave a safety briefing reminding all of the need to maintain a low profile due to the high level of insecurity in the nation. Mr Joseph Adeyemi (Stardeep) presented a virtual tour of the facility.

Ms Bunmi Lawson, Community Development, NAPIMS who represented NAPIMS Group General Manager, Bala Wunti mentioned that the Agbami partners will ensure sustainable growth of education in Nigeria through their various social investments. The Agbami partners in their various speeches underscored the importance of
education and their commitment to investing in education and healthcare delivery across Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the good people of Benue State and his government, the governor, His Excellency Samuel Ortom was grateful to the Agbami partners for constructing the model classroom in his constituency. He stated that the government and the community will ensure that the facility is preserved and make the best use of the facility.

He mentioned that there are about half a million internally displaced persons located in the community and that the government will encourage those that are willing and qualified to seize the opportunity and benefit from the Agbami partners’ gesture. The governor concluded that the educational facility is one of the best in the state.

The vote of thanks was given by Mr Esimoje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA). He appreciated the cooperation of the state officials in the course of the execution of the project and enjoined them to put the facility to good use.

The Agbami partners, FAMFA Oil Limited, Star Deepwater Petroleum Limited, Prime, NNPC and Equinor donated two fully furnished Mother, Child Referral Centres and a General Hospital to Konduga local government in Borno State.

The meeting started at 11.00 am and was hosted by Star DeepWater’s Community Engagement Representative, Mrs Joy Emeghara. She introduced the representatives of each partner of which included the GGM of NAPIMS, Mr Bala Wunti represented by Mrs Bunmi Lawson, the Director of Star Deepwater Petroleum, Mr Bobby Hulett,
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, represented by the Commissioner of Health, Mrs Julina Bitrus and Chairman of FAMFA Oil represented by Tobi Omiwade.

Mr Bala Wunti, Group General Manager, NAPIMS, represented by Mrs Bunmi Lawson noted that the project is a fruit of partnership, in fulfilment of their corporate responsibility and focus on health care for internally displaced persons towards better health care for the state.

Honourable Mrs Julina Bitrus who represented the Governor of Oyo State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum commended the Agbami parties for the new work done towards this project and for their kind support towards the efforts at combating health care for the less privileged in Nigeria. He further charged the staff of the facility
to make effective use of the facility and gave assurance that the government will ensure the facility is maintained efficiently.

A video and picture tour of the Mother and child care centres and the General Hospital was presented by the Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Star DeepWater, Mr Thomas Akagbosu. He stated the project was awarded in 2018 and was completed successfully without any harm to any staff despite the insecurity in the
state of Borno. He also stated the facilities are provided with a 100KVA generator set and a borehole and also included a Post Natal Ward, Pre Natal Ward, General Ward, Ultra Sound, Paediatrics Ward, Theatre 1 and 2, Anesthetics Recovery Room and a Pharmacy.

Closing Remarks were made by the Permanent Secretary of Health, Doctor Mohammed Ghuluze. He stated he and the State was appreciative of the efforts towards the facilities provided by the Agbami partners

• Deputy Senate President, Senator representing Delta Central, Sen. Ovie Omo Agege.
• His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.
• Member Representing Ughelli North/South/Udu Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Hon. Rev. Ejiroghene Waive
• Member representing Ughelli North 1, Delta State House of Assembly Hon. Oniyere Charles Whomrowho
• Executive Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Ughelli – Hon. Godwin Adode
• The Honorable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Chief Patrick Ukah
• Commissioner for Oil & Gas Ministry, Emma Amgbadugba
• Permanent Secretary Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
• Head, Advocacy & Mentoring, Ministry of Basic  & Secondary Education
• Chief Inspector of Education, Warri North Local Government Area Ughelli
• Representatives of Agbami Parties:
• The Group General Manager, NAPIMS
• Director, Deepwater & Production Sharing Contracts, Star Deepwater Petroleum Ltd,
• The Managing Director, Prime 127 Nigeria Limited
• The Managing Director, Equinor Nigeria Energy Company Limited
• Gentlemen of the Press
• Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

It is my honor to join the Parties in the Agbami Field in welcoming you to this event. FAMFA is proud to contribute to the development of the education and health sectors of our country, Nigeria.

Through these projects, FAMFA is collaborating with our investment parties to provide educational infrastructures and improved healthcare delivery in our country. 

We have been fulfilling our Corporate Social Responsibility role to Nigeria through our Social Investments in various parts of the country. We have completed several projects and have continued to implement more projects to improve healthcare delivery across the country, enhance quality education, and economic empowerment for our young ones.

We are happy that this block of classrooms is one of several other projects donated by the Agbami Parties, to various educational and health institutions across Nigeria, including 28 chest clinics and 39 science laboratories complexes, for the development of the health and education sectors. That is why we are pleased to be at this ceremony.

I congratulate the government and the people of Delta State and urge you to make the most use of these facilities.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Modupe Alakija,

March 2021

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