The BUA Group has donated an additional sum of N350 million to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-led private sector Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID), bringing to N1.35 billion its total contribution to the intervention fund.
The Group also announced the donation of N100 million to the Kebbi government, to support victims of the recent flooding in the State.
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, said BUA remains committed to its sustainable development obligations as a responsible corporate citizen and will keep supporting various social and humanitarian interventions wherever it can.
Rabiu also commended the efforts of the Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, in coordinating the CACOVID intervention efforts in a transparent and accountable manner.
He said: “I must also commend the efforts of Governor Godwin Emefiele who has brought his astute leadership to bear in the running of CACOVID with Aliko Dangote and other members of the CACOVID steering committee – of which BUA is a pioneer member.
“We intend to keep monitoring the situation in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders and are ready to contribute even more, where necessary,” he added
On the donation of N100 million to Kebbi State, Rabiu commiserated with the Governor and Kebbi State Government, communities, and individuals affected by the floods. He also enjoined all stakeholders to support recovery efforts