Representatives of ethnic nationalities in Kano have joined the league of donors to the Kano State Fund Raising Committee on COVID-19 to assist and lessen the effects of the virus.
In a statement containing updates on the donations in kind and cash, a member of the committee and Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said the Oba of Yoruba in Kano, contributed N250, 000, while the Yoruba Community Association gave N250, 000; Edo Community in Kano, N100, 000; and Northern Minority in Kano, N40, 000.
He said other donors were Angel Spinning and Dyeing Ltd, N500, 000; Silver Plastic, N200, 000; Kaura Goje Nig. Ltd, one truck of Masara flour.
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The commissioner also said that Aspira Nig. Ltd donated hand soaps, sanitisers and drums of water at mosques and other places of worship, offices, market places etc, as well as engagement of 200 personnel for spraying disinfectants in the nooks and corners of the state.
The statement urged organisations and wealthy individuals within and outside the state to donate generously towards the committee set up to seek and collect donations in cash or kind and distribute same to those in need to cushion the harsh effect of the measures being taken by government against the spread of COVID-19 in Kano.
It said: “Anyone willing to donate to the committee in cash should pay or transfer to this account: Kano State COVID-19 Support, UBA, Account No: 1022751785, while donations in kind are also collected at a warehouse at number 94, Maganda Road and Kano State Government Printing Press, Emir’s Palace.’’
