NNPCL/Seplat bring free eye care to Nigeria
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Seplat Energy partnered to offer a free eye care program in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, expecting to reach over 6,000 people in Uyo, Eket, and Ibeno.
The week-long “Eye Can See” program provides screenings, treatments, glasses, and surgeries to people who need them. Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, chairman of Seplat Energy, explained the program began after Seplat Energy acquired Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited assets and wanted to contribute to the local communities.
Seplat Energy launched the “Eye Can See” program in 2012, initially focusing on Edo, Delta, and Imo states, with the goal of preventing vision loss. Over 14 years, the program has screened more than 130,000 patients, provided over 67,000 pairs of glasses, and performed over 5,300 surgeries. In 2025 alone, the program helped 13,726 people, distributing glasses and completing 471 surgeries.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State acknowledged that cataracts cause about 43 percent of blindness in Nigeria and praised the program for offering timely intervention. Rose Edenteghe, a teacher and beneficiary, said the program restored her vision and independence after she could no longer afford surgery on one eye. The initiative reflects a broader commitment by the NNPCL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture to improve healthcare and support communities where they operate.
