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Former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun has donated the sum of N25 million naira to the state to support its fight against the deadly coronavirus.
In a letter addressed to the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun, Amosun said he made the donation to the bank account of the state as his personal contribution to COVID-19 challenge in the state.
He said arrangements are also in place to assist in ameliorating the challenges arising from the lock-down in Ogun within the period by supporting 25,000 households across the state.
The letter reads: “Please be informed that the sum of N25m has been transferred and cleared into the Access Bank Account (No 1384210113 Ogun Coalition Against COVID-19) as my personal contribution to the management of COVID-19 challenge in Ogun.
“I am in constant touch with federal agencies in and outside Ogun with a view to offering maximum assistance to our people in these trying times.
“In addition, arrangements are also in place to assist in ameliorating the challenges arising from the lockdown in Ogun within the period by supporting 25,000 households across the state.
“It is my fervent prayer that the Almighty God will see our people in Ogun and indeed Nigeria through the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Recall that Ogun State government had announced restrictions on entry into the state and is set to go on lock-down on Friday April 3.
According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control NCDC, a total of 174 persons have tested positive for COVID-19, while Ogun State accounts for only 4 of the case.