The Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has commenced to provide and equip medical facilities in the six geopolitical zones.
This involve the creation of testing, isolation and treatment centers, and include the provision of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and molecular testing labs, according to a statement by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications Central Bank of Nigeria, on behalf of the Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
According to the coalition, “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 and 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.”
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