48. the MTNF COVID-19 Response Projects
The Foundation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a group of interventions aimed at supporting the Nigerian government’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus. These included the donation of fully
kitted Ambulances for patient transport and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for doctors, nurses, and other frontline healthcare workers.
Foundation Portfolio:
National Priority
Project Partner:
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Lagos State Government Ekiti State Government Ekiti State Ministry of Health Ekiti State COVID-19 Committee Response Resource Mobilisation Committee.
Location:
Lagos and Ekiti States
Implementation Period:
2020 (Once)
Impact:
N100M donation to the Lagos State Government. Donation of fully equipped medical ambulances to Lagos
and Ekiti State Governments. Donation of over 71, 000 personal protective equipment (PPE) worth N250M to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Expenditure to date:
N380,160,000
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, and 17
49. Donations & Support
This multi-initiative project allows the Foundation extend support to Nigerians, in situations that may not fit into existing project categories, re-affirming the Foundation’s commitment to the well being of our communities.
Foundation Portfolio:
National Priority
Project Partner:
Various Partners.
Location:
Lagos State.
Implementation Period:
2020 – to date
Impact:
Donation of baby essentials to Mr. & Mrs. Noah Adenuga, 500 units of insecticide treated mosquito nets were made to to MED-IN Specialist Hospital, upgraded facilities at Nigerian Police Hospital, Falomo Ikoyi, support for burn victim – Master Ifeanyi Umoke.
Expenditure to date:
N550,000
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 2, 3, 4 and 17
50. MTN-NIMR Oligosynthesis Laboratory Project
The MTN-NIMR Oligosynthesis Laboratory Project was initiated in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). A high-tech laboratory for the design and development of local diagnostic kits for COVID-19 and other similar disease outbreaks was set up. The project strengthened the health system particularly research institutions and covered the supply of complete accessories for the Oligosynthesizer, two years’ worth of reagents, support and maintenance services for one year as well as training of technical staff. NIMR currently has the only known functioning oligosynthesis facility in West Africa and is poised to produce vaccines for the country and other African nations.
Foundation Portfolio:
National Priority
Project Partner:
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
Location:
Lagos State.
Implementation Period:
2020 (Once)
Impact:
Detection of Polio-related viruses, Enterovirus
Detection of Liver Cancer causing virus, Hepatitis B Virus
Genetic screening of sickle cell disease.
Expenditure to date:
N95,116,563
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 8, 9 and 17