The United Bank of Africa (UBA) Group says it will provide the sum of N5 billion ($14 million) as COVID-19 relief support across Africa.
The bank stated this in a series of tweets in its verified Twitter handle @UBA Group on Thursday.
The company said, “to catalyze a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the #Coronavirus pandemic, we’ll provide N5 billion to #COVID19 relief support across Africa through the @UBAFoundation”.
It noted that the donation would provide significant and much-needed support to Nigeria and 19 other African countries, by supplying relief materials, critical care facilities, and financial support to governments.
A breakdown of the support programme allocation shows that N1billion will go to Lagos, Nigeria, N500 million to Abuja, N1billion to the remaining 35 states in Nigeria.
Others are N1.5 billion to UBA’s presence countries in Africa and N1 billion for medical centres with equipment and supplies.
“We’ll fund a medical centre immediately in Lagos, with beds for isolation and ICU facilities, managed and operated in partnership with @Heirs_Holdings healthcare subsidiary, #AvonMedicalHospital.
“In addition, we are providing a free telemedicine platform, that is physician-led, to provide direct access to medical advice to citizens, in compliance with social distancing requirements.
Commenting on the issue, the Chairman of the bank, Mr. Tony Elumelu stated: “this is a time when we must all play our part.”
“This global pandemic must bring citizens, governments and business leaders together and quickly.
“As we see a rapidly increasing number of cases of the coronavirus in Nigeria and Africa, the private sector has to work hand in hand with various governments, in stemming the spread.
“We commend the efforts of governments and we are keen to partner and contribute our resources to the collective effort that will ensure the response to the pandemic, is swift and effective,” Elumelu said.
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COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu Tests Negative
The Ondo State Government says Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has tested negative for Coronavirus after his blood sample was taken.
Mr. Donald Ojogo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, said this in a statement on Thursday in Akure.
Ojogo explained that the governor willingly offered to be tested on Wednesday after one of his earlier contacts was confirmed positive to the virus.
“This is to officially announce to all residents of the state and indeed the world that the result of the test carried out on the governor is out. It is negative.
“Akeredolu encourages all to continue to be vigilant and adhere strictly to all regulations put in place to see this debilitating pandemic.
“Ondo State shall remain safe throughout this trying period,” he said.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Akeredolu on Monday canceled all official engagements including courtesy visits to his office for 14 days.
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