Nigeria’s foremost Development Finance Institution, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has joined other corporates and philanthropists in supporting the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria through donation of N700 million in relief funding.
The bank announced weekend that it has contributed N500 million of its relief funding to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
The donation will go towards a fund that has been created to provide more testing, isolation and treatment centers across all geo-political zones.
The BOI is also providing financial support of N100 million to the FCT Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 as well as supporting the Lagos State Government with a donation of N100 million.
READ ALSO:100 Boko Haram terrorists killed as Debby leads troops to war
It was gathered that this level of contribution will advance regional efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic through the supply of critical care equipment, facilities and essential relief aid.
“At this pivotal moment in the history of our great nation, we stand in solidarity with the Federal Government and our colleagues across various industries,” said Bank of Industry MD/CEO, Olukayode Pitan. “We are optimistic that if we all play our part, we will beat COVID-19, and we will see Nigeria recover and thrive.”
Watch Leakblast TV channel from around the world
BOI also reaffirmed its commitment to continue to provide access to finance to Nigerian enterprises, in line with its strategic mandate.
Thanks for Reading via the most updated news portal
Call Us:+234(0)9073726403
Get us on Whatsapp: +234(0)8181166425
Email Us: editors@leakblast.com
SUPPORT LEAKBLAST JOURNALISM OF INTEGRITY AND CREDIBILITY
Good journalism costs a lot of money.
For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble Endeavor.
By contributing to LeakBlast, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.
