The world is currently battling a global health crisis as COVID-19 spreads
rapidly through many countries. Currently, cases of the virus have been
reported among individuals across Nigeria and there is a high risk of the
virus spreading through much of the population, if we do not come
together to fight this battle. Necessitating, the introduction of the Private
Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
We are pleased to announce that work has begun in earnest to provide
and equip medical facilities in the six geopolitical zones. This will involve
the creation of testing, isolation and treatment centers, and include the
provision of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and molecular testing labs.
We have started with Lagos (1,000 beds), Kano (500 beds), Rivers (210
beds) Abuja (200 beds), Enugu (200 beds) and Borno (200 beds) and
expect to be operational within 10 days. The next phase will see locations
set up in Katsina, Ogun, Bayelsa, Anambra, Bauchi and Plateau to be
ready within three weeks. The remaining states of the Federation will be
set up in the last phase within the next five weeks.
Based on the population of Lagos, and the fact that it is the epicenter of
this crisis, we will also be creating a permanent structure within the next
4 to 6 months.
Teams have been set up and world-class standards are being employed
to aggressively pursue a solution to this pandemic.
This is a massive effort and all hands must be on deck, which is why at a
time like this, it is critical we come together as one. Hence the need to
channel all our efforts through the CACOVID umbrella.
A CBN account has been set up for those who wish to make a monetary
contribution.
Currency Account Name Account
Number
Correspondent Bank
Nigerian
Naira
COVID-19
Relief fund
Account
1000014920 Central Bank of
Nigeria
US Dollars CBN TSA USD 0017575300 CitiBank UK
We shall provide a weekly update to keep you apprised of how this life-
saving initiative is being addressed and a monthly financial update to the
contributors.
Please continue to follow the health and safety guidelines as mandated
by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Together we can. Together we will.
God bless us all.
