The immediate past Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday donated the sum of N25m to the Ogun State government towards assisting the government in the statewide management of coronavirus pandemic.
The donation according to a letter sent to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and copy of which was obtained by our correspondent, said the fund was transfered into the Ogun state government designated Access Bank account titled: “Ogun State Coalition against COVID-19”.
Amosun said the already transferred and cleared N25million is his “personal contribution for the management of Covid-19 challenges in Ogun state.”
In his words: “Apart from the funds donated to Ogun State to arrest the drift of Covid-19, I will also commit some huge resources to assist my constituents in Ogun Central particularly and Ogun State in general in combating the spread of this deadly disease”, Amosun stated.
“I am also in constant touch with federal agencies in and outside Ogun state with a view to offering maximum assistance to our people in this trying times. In addition, arrangements are also in place to assist in ameliorating the challenges arising from the Covid-19 Lockdown in Ogun state within this period by supporting 25,000 households across the state”.
“It is my fervent prayer that Almighty God will. See. Our people in Ogun and indeed Nigeria through the Covid-19 pandemic”.
He further stated that he has been in constant contact with Federal Agencies within and outside Ogun state with a view to offering maximum assistance to the people of the state as the world battles the virus.
Amosun urged the people to stay safe and follow all precautions given by health authorities in preventing the spread of the virus in the state.
