Lagos Reveals Names of 201 COVID-19 Response Donors

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday released the names of individuals and corporate organisations that donated to the state government towards the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement issued by the state government, it was emphasised that the names were released in a widely circulated advertisement published in some major national newspapers in line with his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

The state government said the donations were made by a total of 201 donors to support the vulnerable and the needy during the period of lockdown.

It said things given out by the individuals and corporate organisations included cash and materials like hospital items, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), ambulances, respirators, isolation facilities and food items.

The statement further noted that Governor acknowledged the donations and thanked the donors for standing by the state government in a time of need.

Recall that Governor Sanwo-Olu said during his last televised update on COVID-19 that the government would release the names of all the donors so that Lagosians would know who they are and what they have done to support the fight against the virus.

He also said that it would not be out of place for government to name the public-spirited individuals and corporate bodies for recognition and appreciation for their show of love and magnanimity.

“Let me specially thank everyone who has donated to the Lagos State COVID-19 response, by way of cash, medical equipment and other essential materials. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

“From Friday, May 1, the Lagos State Government will be acknowledging all of you, our worthy partners, in newspaper advertisements that will outline all that we have received, in the spirit of full transparency and accountability,” he had said during the briefing.

Some of those on the listed include the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Access Bank, UBA, Zenith Bank, GTBank, Ecobank Nigeria, amongst several others.