The Oyo State Government has written all the donors who contributed to the fight against the deadly COVID-19 in the state.
The donors, comprising both individuals and corporate organisations, supported the state with cash and material items in the fight against the deadly virus.
In a letters signed by Governor Seyi Makinde, the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, and the Commissioner for Finance, Akinola Ojo, the state expressed gratitude to the donors for their monetary and material support.
The correspondence read that it was heartwarming that the government and the people of Oyo State could count on them as donors who contributed financially by giving food items, medical and other relief materials.
It also read, “The novel COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously impacted the world’s economy and, by extension, Oyo State.
“In order to cushion the effect of this virus, provide necessary health infrastructure, support businesses and provide palliatives to the indigents among us, the government set up a dedicated Oyo State COVID-19 Endowment Fund to receive cash donations from public spirited individuals and organisations.
“To this end, I write to thank you and recognise your contribution. It is heartwarming that the government and people of Oyo State can always count on you especially in times of need.”
Some of the donors are the Coalition Against COVID-19, which donated the sum of N30 million; the United Bank for Africa, N28.5 million; late Chief Bode Akindele and Chief Bode Amoo, who both donated N25 million each.
Other recipients of the letters included De Damak Nigeria Limited/Alhaji Chief Dawud Akinola, who donated N20 million; Adron Homes- N20 million; First Bank- N20 million; and Nigerian Breweries, which also donated N20 million.
Those who donated N10 million are Unity Bank, ICMA Professional Services/Dr. Awa Ibrahim, Lateef O. Fagbemi and Co; Oseni Abass Aderemi; former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, CCECC, Ledco Limited, FCMB and Otunba Olumide Osusina of Megamond Investment.
The donors in the N5 million category include Christ Apostolic Church, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, Chief Dotun Sanusi, Heritage Bank Limited, AOS Orwell Limited, Chief Bode George, DAR AL-Handasah, Chief Kola Daisi and Sterling Bank.
ITC Advisory Services and Ratcon Construction donated N2.5 million each.
It added that the state government intended to address letters to all categories of donors as a mark of its appreciation of their immense contributions.
The state had raised a total N394 million; agricultural inputs\food items worth to N186 million and Health/Medical materials worth N356 million, while CACOVID donated items worth N150million.
