– President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday commissioned the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a 500-bed tertiary hospital in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
The state-of-the-art facility, developed through a partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is the largest specialized private hospital in Nigeria and West Africa. The AMCE offers advanced diagnostics and treatment in oncology, hematology, cardiology, and general medical services, in collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London.
Speaking at the event, Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President of Business Services at NNPC Limited, represented the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari. Mbakwe emphasized that the AMCE reflects NNPC Limited’s strategic focus on non-oil sector investments aimed at improving healthcare delivery. “This partnership underscores our commitment to creating stakeholder value and driving societal progress,” she said.
The commissioning of the AMCE is expected to bolster Nigeria’s capacity to provide world-class medical care, reduce medical tourism, and enhance access to specialized healthcare services across the region.