30. the MTNF Eyesight Restoration Intervention Scheme
The MTNF Eye Restoration Intervention Scheme was the Foundation’s response to Nigeria’s low vision and high blindness prevalence, which in most cases was ascribed to Cataracts. Endorsed by the Federal Ministry
of Health, in collaboration with Eye Foundation Hospital Group, Nigeria, (one of the leading Eye Hospital groups in sub-Saharan Africa), it contributed to improved eye health across the country and an appreciable awareness of the importance of good vision for any nation.
Foundation Portfolio:
Health
Project Partner:
Eye Foundation Hospital Group, Nigeria.
Location:
11 States in Nigeria Osun, Abia, Delta, Niger, Sokoto, Jigawa (Phase 1) Ogun, Imo, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti, Kwara State (Phase 2)
Implementation Period:
2013 – 2017
Impact:
Over 18,900 free cataract surgeries conducted Over 18,900 free cataract surgeries conducted 21,946 reading glasses and 20, 808 drug packs distributed. reading glasses and 20, 808 drug packs distributed.
Expenditure to date:
N561,000,000
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 10 and 17
31. the MTNF Youth Skills Development Project
The main objective of this project was to foster the spirit of self-reliance amongst the Nigerian youth. It aimed to build the capacity of students in 6 selected government technical/vocational colleges, and to make them competent technicians in the labour market by supporting these colleges with the provision of cutting-edge equipment for up-to-date training, creating qualified craftsmen/technicians. Additionally, the renovation of infrastructure was completed at the selected technical colleges.
Foundation Portfolio:
Economic Empowerment
Project Partner:
Deux Project Limited.
Location:
4 States across Nigeria; Lagos, Ondo, Sokoto and Kaduna.
Implementation Period:
2013 – 2015
Impact:
Over 5,000 young men and women empowered annually.
Expenditure to date:
N374,000,000
Status:
Although this project has been discontinued, the Foundation has continued in its tradition of empowering the youth in our communities to be financially independent, with the 2019 launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP).
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 1. 4, 8 and 17
32. MTNF Y’ello Doctor Mobile Medical Intervention Scheme
The MTNF-Y’ello Doctor Mobile Medical Intervention Scheme was established to complement the government’s effort in the area of primary health care, largely for underserved communities in hard-to-reach areas of Nigeria. The project operates mobile clinics equipped with medical equipment and supplies, providing free health education, screening, consultations, and treatment for conditions such as respiratory
infections, diarrhoea, malaria, diabetes, and hypertension.
Foundation Portfolio:
Health / National Priority
Project Partner:
States’ Ministries of Health, The Market Doctor.
Location:
Abia, Delta, Gombe Kano, Katsina, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Rivers, Taraba States, covering the 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
Implementation Period:
2015 – to date
Impact:
1,089 communities and 664,000 individuals across Nigeria
Expenditure to date:
N1,202,154,489
Status:
This project evolved from the community health screening initiative, which ended in 2014. Each of 6 iconic yellow mobile medical trucks is a health clinic that provides screening for non communicable diseases, addresses maternal and child health concerns as well as treats other diseases in remote communities across
the 6 geopolitical zones of the country.
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 10 and 17
33. the MTNF Widows Empowerment Scheme
The MTNF Widows Empowerment Scheme was a micro-finance initiative aimed at providing business, management skills and equipment support to boost the businesses of 50 widows in each of the six geopolitical zones in the country. The scheme enabled them to acquire relevant skills to elevate their businesses and continue on the path of financial independence.
Foundation Portfolio:
Economic Empowerment
Project Partner:
Growing Businesses Foundation and 3 Microfinance institutions.
Location:
Five states -Lagos, Imo, Sokoto, Rivers, Taraba- and FCT.
Implementation Period:
2013 (Once)
Impact:
202 widows impacted.
Expenditure to date:
N35,000,000
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 1, 8, 9 and 17