FG Gets N2.2bn From Germany To Fight Coronavirus In Nigeria

Coronavirus in Nigeria has received a positive boost with the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari set to receive N2.2bn funding from Germany.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the German Mission in Nigeria has pledged €5.5m (N2.2bn) to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund for the fight against COVID-19 in the West African country.

This burgeoning online news platform understands the €5.5m (N2.2bn) pledge disclosed in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria on Thursday, April 2.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria said in the tweet that the €5.5m (N2.2bn) pledge would help vulnerable people have access to potable water, food and shelter amidst the crisis.

“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,” it tweeted.

📣Just In: #Germany pledges €5.5M to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund

It’s more critical than ever for vulnerable ppl to have access to clean water, food & shelter

This will enable partners to continue delivering life-saving aid amidst #COVID19

Dankeschön Deutschland 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/rcTjmhPwpp

— UNOCHA Nigeria (@OCHANigeria) April 2, 2020