By CHARLES IWUOHA

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has donated the sum of N28.5 million to the Ebonyi State Government to fight the outbreak of Coronavirus and other diseases in the state.

The branch controller of the bank, Mr Sam Agbo, eulogised “Governor David Umahi’s dogged determination and commitment to the fight against the Coronavirus scourge.”

According to him, Umahi’s timely response to the scourge attracted support by all kind-hearted organisations, saying that the Abakaliki branch of the bank single-handedly made the donation.

Agbo added that Umahi has demonstrated the capacity to handle the scourge hence the support to ensure all necessary materials are provided to mitigate the pandemic as part of its corporate social responsibility.

He said during the donation on Tuesday: “With the effort, the State Government is making, I believe we fight this scourge.

“I want to assure you here that the United Bank for Africa is committed to partnering with the government that will ensure your response to the pandemic is swift and effective.

“To this end, I am pleased to present to the state government the sum of N28.5 million only as our own contribution to the fight against this pandemic.

“We pray it does not get to Ebonyi State by the special grace of God.”

Commending UBA for the donation, Governor Umahi called on other organisations to emulate the humanitarian assistance from the bank and reiterated his commitment towards providing enabling environment for businesses in the state to thrive.

Represented by the Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Governor Umahi assured that the money will immediately be used to procure medical materials for the COVID- 19 scourge.

“I am very grateful to the UBA for showing commitment to the donation of this money to the government. We appreciate it very well and we thank you for taking this proactive measure.

“We are still looking for more funds in other for us to work against COVID-19 in Ebonyi State. We say thank you and God bless your bank and give you the strength to continue to do more,” he said.

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