NNPC Ltd/FIRST E&P Joint Venture Support Nigerian NGOs With N287m Impact Grant

The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E&P Joint Venture (JV) recently sup­ported Nigerian Non-Govern­mental Organizations (NGOs) with N287million impact grant held in its 2025 ‘Impact FIRST’ Grant presentation in Lagos.

At the event, 12 NGOs across the country were awarded the grants to support their initia­tives and create pathways for growth and development in the communities they serve.

Through the ‘Impact FIRST’ initiative, the JV provides financial support to NGOs that work towards addressing pressing societal issues in the areas of education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

Mr. Loveday Minanengi­yeofori, Lead, Community Relations at NNPC Upstream Investment Management Ser­vices (NUIMS), represented Engr. Seyi Omotowa, the Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NUIMS at the event.

While speaking, he com­mended the efforts of the beneficiary NGOs in inspir­ing hope and tackling societal challenges.

He said: “NNPC Ltd is ded­icated to supporting initiatives that promote social change. Through the Impact FIRST Grant, we are establishing part­nerships with organisations that are making significant contributions to their commu­nities. Our collaboration with FIRST E&P allows us to sup­port projects aimed at improv­ing lives and generating both economic and social benefits.”

Mr. Emmanuel Etomi, Ex­ecutive Director of Corporate Services at FIRST E&P, em­phasised the significance of partnerships in fostering de­velopment.

He said: “As an organisation, we have seen firsthand how meaningful change happens – not in isolation, but through collaboration. We recognize that NGOs play a vital role in addressing complex social challenges, particularly in communities that are often underserved.

“By empowering and re­sourcing these organisations, we collectively create ripples of transformation that extend far beyond what any single entity can achieve alone.”

This year’s Impact FIRST Grants were given to 12 out­standing non-profit organisa­tions for their commitment to addressing critical social chal­lenges across Nigeria.

The beneficiary NGOs include: This year’s Impact FIRST Grants were given to 12 outstanding non-profit organi­zations for their commitment to addressing critical social chal­lenges across Nigeria.

The beneficiary NGOs in­clude The Asido Foundation, Health Emergency Impact (HEI), The Sickle Cell Founda­tion (SCFN), Raising Star Af­rican Foundation, The IREDE Foundation, The Cerebral Palsy Center, FREEE (FREEE Environmental Sustainability & Clean Climate Initiatives), FATE Foundation, Street 2 School, Health and Develop­ment Support Programme (HANDS), Chrysalis Youth Foundation, Glow Initiative for Economic Empowerment (GLEE).