The German Mission in Nigeria has pledged €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, says the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria.
The donation follows the growing list of coronavirus cases in most populous which has infected over 170 people with two deaths as of April 2, 2020.
The PUNCH reports that the Federal Government’s 14-day lockdown is on in top cities with high cases of the virus including Abuja and Lagos as part of efforts to curb the community transmission of the pandemic.
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There have been cries by the populace for the government to cushion the effect of the lockdown by providing relief materials including foodstuffs and other essentials.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria announcing on its Twitter handle, @GERinNigeria, said the donation by Germany would help vulnerable people have access to potable water, food and shelter amidst the crisis.
UNOCHA Nigeria tweeted, “Germany pledges €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. It’s more critical than ever for vulnerable people to have access to clean water, food & shelter. This will enable partners to continue delivering life-saving aid amidst COVID-19.”
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Information from the PUNCH was also used in this report.
SOURCE: www.Ghgossip.com
