As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Nigeria, BUA Foundation has donated three ambulances and N200million to Adamawa state government, as support to fight against the pandemic in the state.
This was announced while the state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, expressed his appreciation to the Chairman of the BUA Foundation, Abdul-Samad Rabiu for fulfilling a pledge to support the state in its fight against COVID-19.
The Director, Government Relations of BUA Group, who represented the group, Aliyu Hong, and the Managing Director of BUA Cement, Yusuf Binji, whilst presenting the donation, said it was in line with BUA’s promise to support Nigeria in fighting the pandemic.
They assured that the group remains committed to its social obligations everywhere it operates and would continue to assist various efforts across Nigeria and Africa.
According to them, “BUA Foundation through its Chairman Abdul-Samad Rabiu has committed in excess of N7 billion in cash, foodstuff, and medical supplies amongst other things across Nigeria – from the Federal level to states, to agencies and various initiatives.
“In continuation of the support to alleviate the impact of the pandemic, BUA decided to donate the sum of N200million to Adamawa state and 3 ambulances to help the state towards identifying, moving and managing patients of COVID-19 in the state,” he added
On his part, Mr Fintiri eulogized the BUA Foundation for the surprising donation and urged well-meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies to keep assisting the government in fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
“I wish to show my deep appreciation for this wonderful gesture which was provided by a patriotic Nigerian and the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu.
“He made his pledge and fulfilled it a day after.
“I assure you we will make a very good use of the ambulances and the money given to the state’s COVID-19 response.
“We will put the ambulances and the money to good use in fighting the pandemic,” Governor Fintiri added.
