FAQ

General Questions

1. When was the NNPC Medical formed?

In 1977, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Nigerian National Oil Company had a merger and this necessitated the movement to a bigger office complex, at Falomo shopping complex. The need to have a medical unit to look after staff health as stipulated in the corporation’s constitution arose.

2. Who was the first Medical Doctor in charge?

The first Medical officer in charge was Dr. Kayode Shenkoya while his assistant was Dr. Tunde Adedeji.

3. Which zones were the early Medical Zones?

In the early years of NNPC Medical, we had the following zones:

Eastern zone with Port Harcourt as Headquarters.
Western zone with Warri as the Headquarters.
Northern zone with Kaduna as the Headquarters.
Lagos zone with Lagos as Headquarters.

4. Where was NNPC Medical located when it started?

Medical started in the Western House building on Broad street in March 1979. They later moved to the first floor of Falomo office complex in October 1979. Due to series of complaints like congestion Medical was moved to No.99 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi in 1980. Expansion came up in later years.

5. What are the current NNPC Medical Zones?

Listed below are the NNPC Medical Zones across Nigeria:

Abuja Medical Zone
Benin Medical Zone
Kaduna Medical Zone
Lagos Medical Zone
Mosimi Medical Zone
PortHarcourt Medical Zone
Warri Medical Zone

6. What modern day practise can a patient get in NNPC Medical?

Modern day practises offered in NNPC Medical are as follows:

Started running 24 hours shift since 2000/2001 in all of our locations
We refer complicated cases out
Health Promotion - Health Talks
- Periodic Medical Examination
- Wellman
- WellWoman
Preventive Health
- Immunization
- Travel Medicine
Rehabilitation
Infection Control

7. Does NNPC Medical hold outpost clinics?

NNPC Medical has outpost clinics in all NNPC Operational areas across Nigeria.

Contacts

1, Asa Street, Off Usumu Street, Maitama, Abuja
info@nnpcgroup.com
+234-9460-85037
http://nnpcmedical.nnpcgroup.com

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 6pm
Sunday: 8am to 6pm

About Us

We provide comprehensive healthcare to NNPC staff and registered dependents; retirees and spouse; and also ensure a healthy work environment through good occupational health practice.