[COVID-19] List Of Nigerians Who Have Donated Funds To Fight Coronavirus
When Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, announced his intention to support Africa’s fight against Covid-19 by donating essential medical supplies, Nigerians reacted with immense gratitude.
And then almost immediately, the attention shifted to Nigeria’s own billionaires. Nigerians wanted to know what the country’s top business elites were doing to support their country which, unfortunately, is one of those that have been plagued by the pandemic.
A couple of days later, the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 was announced as the umbrella body under which industrialists and corporate organizations would donate funds to support efforts in combating the contagious virus.
Fast-forward to a fortnight later, the donations have grossed N15.325 billion, thanks to the magnanimity of almost 40 donors comprising of individuals and corporate bodies.
Let’s now focus on some of the top Nigerian billionaires who rose to the occasion and contributed to the good cause.
1. Aliko Dangote
The successful businessman rose to the occasion by collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria to lead the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19. The purpose of the coalition was to mobilise private sector leadership and resources to increase general public awareness and provide support to healthcare facilities during the crisis.
He also teamed up with Access Bank Plc to provide treatment, testing, training and isolation centers across the country.
Aliko Dangote then made a personal donation of N2 billion to support the cause.
2. Femi Otedola
Mr. Otedola announced his donation of N1 billion to the relief fund via his Instagram and Twitter handles. According to him, “We must all do what we can to flatten the curve.”
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Femi Otedola was the Chairman of Forte Oil Plc (now Ardova Plc) until early 2019 when he divested his stakeholding in the oil and gas company.
3. Abdulsamad Rabiu
Rabiu made a cash donation of 1 billion Naira through the BUA foundation and took it a step further by placing orders for additional equipment and medical supplies including testing kits and protective gear to nine states across the country: Lagos, Kano, Adamawa, Edo, Kwara, Rivers, Abia, Akwa-Ibom and Sokoto.
4. Folorunsho Alakija
Africa’s second richest woman donated the sum of N1 billion. The donation was made through Famfa oil, which she owns, and with the name Modupe and Folorunsho Alakija.
Mr. and Mrs. Modupe and Folorunso Alakija through @FamfaOilLimited Pledge N1 Billion Naira to Support Nigeria’s Fight Against COVID-19
5. Tony Elumelu
This successful businessman and Chairman of United Bank for Africa Plc made a personal donation of N1 billion to support the fight against COVID-19.
This is besides the N5 billion which was donated by UBA Group. While commenting on these donations, Elumelu said:
“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.”
6. Jim Ovia
This billionaire also donated the sum of N1 billion. He is the founder of Visafone Communications Ltd which was later acquired by MTN. He currently serves as the Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc and has a net worth of $870 million.
7. Oba Otudeko
The chairman of FBN Holdings Plc and founder of Honeywell Group donated the sum of N1 billion to the CACOVID relief fund. The man has a net worth of over half a million dollars
8. Herbert Wigwe
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Herbert Wigwe who is the CEO and Group managing director of Access Bank plc has also reportedly donated N1 billion on behalf of the bank.
9. Segun Agbaje
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Similarly, Segun Agbaje who is the managing director of Guaranty Trust Bank reportedly donated N1 billion on behalf of the bank.
10. Mike Adenuga
Mike Adenuga, another Nigerian billionaire businessman, has also announced a donation of N1.5 billion to combat the outbreak of the coronavirus in Nigeria.
11. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has also announced a donation of N200 million.
12. Atiku Abubakar
Nigeria's former vice president has also donated a sum of N50 million to support the efforts to address the infectious disease.
13. Innocent Ujah Idibia
Nigeria's Afro-pop music legend popularly known as TuBaba has also reportedly donated N10 million to support initiatives aimed at combating the CoVID-19.
Total Amount. N11.760 Billion
Still yet they want to borrow money from Wold bank.
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