COVID-19: Private Sector Donations Hits N25.8bn- CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday gave an update of contributions to its relief fund under the auspices of Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).

According to the apex bank total contributions is now at N25.8 billion.

CBN Director of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okoroafor, said in a statement  that the donations were from 107 donors, including individuals, banks and other corporate bodies.

“The coalition hereby conveys its gratitude to all the institutions and individuals that have generously donated to this fund.

“We urge others to consider contributing to this national solidarity to provide not only medical equipment and materials but also to render urgently needed palliatives to the poor and vulnerable segments of our society.

“We hereby restate our commitment to full disclosure and accountability for all”, Okorafor said