UBA donates N28.5m to support fight against COVID-19 in Borno

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By: Hamza Suleiman

Maiduguri, April 1, 2020(NAN) The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has donated N28.5 million to facilitate the Borno government’s response to the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.

UBA Regional Director, Mr Salihu Ngulde, while presenting a cheque  to the Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Usman Kadafur, on Wednesday in Maiduguri, said the donation was to aid efforts in containing the spread of the virus.

Ngulde said  the gesture was part of its cooperate responsibilities under the relief support program of the bank to compliment government’s  efforts and response in the fight against COVID-19.

He said “UBA shares the feelings of Borno state government as it shoulders the issue of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and now responding to prevent the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

Recieving the donation, the deputy governor commended the management of UBA for the donation and assured that the money would be used judiciously for the prevention and control of the COVID-19

Kadafur who doubles as the Chairman, Task Force Against COVID-19 in Borno, said it was not the quantum of the amount that matters but the spirit behind the donation.

He appealed to philanthropists, well meaning individuals and other organisations to assist the state to facilitate its response to safeguard the state. (NAN)

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Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Sadiya Hamza