Sahara Group Foundation, the Personal and Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Sahara Group, has
once again demonstrated its dedication to fostering sustainable societies. In a recent initiative, the
Foundation donated state-of-the-art medical equipment to the National Hospital, Garki; Federal Medical
Centre, Jabi; and Maitama District Hospital, Maitama, Abuja.
This significant contribution aligns with the Foundation’s strategic commitment to sustainability, aiming
to enhance the quality of life in its host communities and beyond.
Following the decommissioning of the THISDAY Dome Covid-19 Isolation and Treatment Centre in FCT-
Abuja—an initiative led by a consortium of private sector organizations, spearheaded by the Sahara
Group, the Foundation made a decision to reallocate essential medical equipment originally procured
for the facility to various health centers across the nation. This effort was complemented by the
procurement of new essential medical items, a positive step towards improving healthcare access and
treatments nationwide.
The donated equipment encompasses a range of crucial medical devices, including Dialysis Machines,
Ventilators, Automatic Dialysis Chairs, Oxygen Tanks, ICU Medical Beds, Suction Units, Monitors,
Medical Beds, ICU Medical Beds, Drip stands, among others.
During the official handover ceremonies held across the three hospitals, Ejiro Gray, Director of Sahara
Group Foundation, underscored the Foundation commitment to creating sustainable impact. She
expressed, ‘The Foundation’s mission is to continuously impact lives and communities positively, and
the donation of these medical equipment is yet another expression of its transformative drive. Ejiro
Gray encouraged the recipients to effectively manage the donated items, while reinforcing Sahara
Group Foundation’s dedication to promoting a healthier and more resilient society.
Also speaking at the event was the Executive Director of Sahara Group, Mr. Alex Cole, who emphasized
the significance of community engagement and strategic partnerships between Sahara Group and
institutions dedicated to improving lives. He further added that “Health is a fundamental human right,
and through this donation, Sahara Group is contributing to improved access to quality healthcare
services for all.”
In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director, National Hospital, Garki, Muhammad Raji Mahmud,
expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Sahara Group and Sahara Group Foundation for the laudable
gesture. He stated, “The donated items will significantly enhance our hospital’s capacity to deliver
exceptional healthcare services, reinforcing our commitment to providing cutting-edge medical care for
our patients.”
The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Professor Saad Ahmed who also spoke at the event,
stressed the importance of this generous gesture. He said,’The equipment will not only strengthen the
Hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to its community, but also
significantly elevate our capacity to meet the healthcare needs of our patients.”
In his own address, Dr. Igbinovia Imuetinyan, Medical Director, Maitama District Hospital, commended
the Sahara Group Foundation for being an exemplary socially responsible organization. He stated, ‘’The
donated items will contribute significantly to our healthcare mission, making a lasting impact on the
well-being of our patients.”
The Sahara Group Foundation commitment to building sustainable societies is unwavering, and
initiatives like this showcase the organization as an exemplary leader in the social development sector.
So far, Sahara Group Foundation has donated essential medical equipment to four hospitals, including
the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State; the National Hospital, Garki; the Federal Medical
Centre, Jabi; and the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja. This sustainable drive is ongoing, with additional
hospitals in Lagos and Rivers States, Nigeria, scheduled to receive the next batch of donations.
