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EU Donates N21 Billion For Fight Against Coronavirus In Nigeria

EU Donates N21 Billion For Fight Against Coronavirus In Nige

 

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday donated a sum of 50 million Euros (N21 billion) for the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria.

Allnews reports that this was disclosed by the Head of EU delegation in Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen during a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Karlsen described the donation, channelled through the UN COVID-19 basket fund as, so far, the largest single contribution to the response in Nigeria and the largest support that the EU is providing anywhere outside Europe.

‘‘We heard your call for assistance and the EU has reacted swiftly as a demonstration of our true partnership,’’ he said.

The EU Ambassador also commended the president for  ‘‘a very powerful address to the nation last night’’, adding that ‘‘indeed the current situation is no joke and we wish to commend you for taking bold and necessary measures.’’

On his part, Buhari lauded EU’s  intervention, saying it would go a long way in combating the pandemic

‘‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and communities impacted. We are confident from history that the resilience of Europe and our global collective will enable us to emerge stronger from this tragedy.

‘‘Although the EU is facing significant challenges due to this pandemic, I am indeed touched and grateful that the European Union still had the vision and foresight to remember its friends, partners and allies across the world,’’ he said.

The President also lauded EU on the recent launch of the “Team Europe” package to support countries in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences.

‘‘Indeed, this brotherly support will save millions of lives. Nigeria, Africa and many beneficiary countries across the world will remain grateful for generations to come,’’ he said.

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‘‘So far, the number of confirmed cases in Nigeria is 343. Our efforts as a Government have focused on controlling and containing the virus to prevent community spread.

‘‘I want to assure you that in this fight, Nigerians are united and by the grace of God and the continued support from our partners, we shall succeed,’’ he said.

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