SLB has partnered with ONE Campaign to install solar power inverters at ten healthcare centres in Nigeria, thus ensuring reliable energy for uninterrupted patient care. This initiative, which is part of SLB’s Sustainability Impact Awards programme, addresses healthcare energy challenges and promotes long-term sustainability with solar power solutions.
Reliable Solar Power for Healthcare
Global energy technology company SLB has partnered with ONE Campaign to install solar inverters at ten healthcare centres across Nigeria. The project covers Lagos, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States. It ensures reliable and sustainable energy for uninterrupted patient care.
This initiative is part of SLB’s global Sustainability Impact Awards programme. It supports local teams in delivering high-impact sustainability projects that provide tangible benefits to communities. The collaboration aims to address Nigeria’s healthcare energy challenges and enhance long-term sustainability in the sector.
ONE Campaign — a non-profit organisation — identified the healthcare centres based on their urgent need for reliable electricity. With SLB’s support, these facilities now have a stable power supply. This ensures continuous operation of essential medical equipment, safe storage of medicines, and uninterrupted healthcare services.
Necessity of Sustainable Energy in Healthcare
SLB and ONE Campaign representatives, along with government officials and healthcare professionals, marked the project’s completion at an event in Lagos. The ceremony highlighted the significance of solar power in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.
Nosa Omorodion, Nigeria Country Director at SLB, highlighted the need for sustainable energy in healthcare, stating that “access to sustainable power is essential for healthcare centres to provide uninterrupted, life-saving care.”
He emphasised SLB’s commitment to delivering lasting solutions through its partnership with ONE Campaign, ensuring continuous service in healthcare centres. Omorodion also noted that the initiative contributes to “the broader goal of driving the shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future across industries.”
SLB and ONE Campaign’s collaboration demonstrates how public-private partnerships can address critical infrastructure challenges. By leveraging expertise, funding, and technology, such initiatives can transform essential services and improve quality of life.
Addressing Energy Gaps in Nigerian Healthcare
Nigeria’s healthcare sector faces significant energy challenges, particularly in underserved and remote areas. According to the World Health Organisation, only 40 percent of healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa have reliable electricity. This makes solar power an essential solution for improving healthcare delivery.
Serah Makka, Executive Director for Africa at ONE Campaign, highlighted the project’s impact, stressing that “ensuring reliable energy for healthcare facilities is crucial for improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria, especially in underserved and remote communities.”
She noted that the collaboration with SLB provides a strong foundation for consistent patient care, which is critical for saving lives. Makka also emphasised that the initiative supports a more sustainable Africa by integrating clean energy solutions into the healthcare sector.
With a steady power supply, the healthcare centres can now operate more efficiently. Critical services such as emergency care, maternal health, and surgical procedures benefit from uninterrupted energy access.
Driving Sustainability in Healthcare
The project aligns with global efforts to integrate renewable energy into essential services. By investing in solar power, SLB and ONE Campaign are reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting clean energy solutions.
SLB’s involvement reflects its broader mission of advancing sustainability across industries. The company is committed to energy innovation, digital transformation, and decarbonisation. It operates in over 100 countries and drives projects that support a balanced energy future.
ONE Campaign focuses on policies and initiatives that create economic opportunities and improve healthcare in Africa. Through data-driven advocacy, grassroots activism, and strategic partnerships, the organisation works to influence policies that enhance lives.
As Nigeria continues its transition towards cleaner energy, solar power remains a vital solution. The healthcare sector — in particular — stands to gain significantly from renewable energy investments. With continued efforts, more communities can access reliable healthcare, powered by sustainable energy.