Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote has donated N150 million to
help Nigeria in the fight against the spread of the Ebola virus in the
country through the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Dangote
Group.
"... Dangote foundation has funded the establishment of the Ebola
emergency operation in Lagos, that is being done through grant from
the foundation of just a little over N150 million," said Mrs Adhiambo
Odaga, Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Foundation at a recent
media briefing in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city.
The Foundation's CEO explained the choice of the emergency operation
centre as Dangote's investment in fighting the deadly virus, saying it
was seen as a key platform through which the government could launch
an onslaught on the virus in a bid to contain it.
11 cases of infection with the virus have been confirmed in Nigeria,
with three deaths recorded. The disease endemic to West Africa has led
to 1069 deaths, according to Centres for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Odaga said the Foundation will continue discussing with Nigeria's
Health Ministry, about what other ways it could help the government in
the fight.
According to her, several interested parties have contacted the
Foundation about the possibility of partnering with the government to
contain the virus.
Aliko Dangote has therefore called on all Nigerians to cooperate with
the government to put an end to the spread of the deadly virus in
Nigeria. He expressed optimism that the country would be able to
contain the present crisis.
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