Cooperate Body Pledges Continued Commitment To Fight Against Malaria

Chevron Nigeria Ltd. (CNL) says it remains committed in the fight against malaria scourge and other communicable diseases in Nigeria.

CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mr  Rick Kennedy made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in commemoration of the World Malaria Day.

Kennedy said that Chevron had partnered with the Global Fund, non-governmental organisation to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in building resilient health systems in the country.

According to him, the partnership between Chevron and Global Fund is an example of how Chevron is contributing strategically to the development of Nigeria by helping to improve the health of its people.

Kennedy said that CNL also partnered with other NGOs such as the Corporate Alliance for Malaria in Africa and PATH through the National Malaria Elimination Programme.

He said that the partnership had helped in enhancing the support of the government’s vision to end malaria in Nigeria.

Also, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, CNL, Mr Esimaje Brikinn said the company was committed to adding value to communities where it did business.

Brikinn said:  ‘’In this regard, we focus our social investments on health, education, and economic development.

‘’Also, we are always open to partnerships that will add value to the living conditions of Nigerians.”