According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria, The German Mission has pledged €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund in it’s bid to aid in the fight against the spread COVID-19.
Data from an online currency converter, Oanda, as2 pm 2pm on Thursday, says the donation exchanged for N2.2bn.
This is coming as the West-African country grapples with the attendant effects of economic shocks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which has paralysed most activities in the country while infecting over 170 people with two deaths.
According to a report gathered from the PUNCH, the Federal Government’s 14-day lockdown in top cities including Abuja and isos are part of efforts to curb the community transmission of the pandemic.
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, @OCHANigeria, said the donation by Germany would help vulnerable persons in Nigeria 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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