Members of the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19 were today saluted for standing up to be counted in the battle against the pandemic.

The members include; Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Herbert Wigwe, Segun Agbaje, Aliko Dangote, Jim Ovia of UBA, Access, GTB, and Zenith Banks.

The commendation came from President Muhammadu Buhari who is delighted that UBA had equally donated the sum of five billion naira to Nigeria and Africa

He noted that UBA donated the sum of N5 billion to Nigeria and Africa, while the former Vice President pledged N50 million.

According to the President, First Bank is partnering with the government, the United Nations, and innovative technology firms to provide e-learning solutions to at least one million children under the ‘Keep Them Engaged, Keep Them Safe’ initiative.

He commended every other helping hand that has been lent by individuals, groups, and organisations, which may not necessarily be in the public domain, praying that God who sees all things would abundantly recompense.

President Buhari, however, recommended the laudable strides to other high net-worth Nigerians and organisations.

He stressed that collectively, Nigeria would overcome the challenges brought by the pandemic, and chart a new course in nationalism and brotherhood.