By Akanimo Kufre, (Akwa Ibom/Cross River Correspondent for The New Diplomat)
43 Cabinet Ministers under President Buhari administration have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
This is according to Mr Segun Adeyemi, Special Assistant to the President, Office of the Minister of Information and Culture on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
The Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, coordinated the donation.
”It was a gesture of solidarity and support for the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the disease. This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their resources and support one another. This will facilitate an early resolution of the problem,” Senator Saraki said.
The minister’s action came as a follow up to donations by renowned sports icons, business moguls, and religious leaders to support the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic. Some of them include Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Otedola, Jim Ovia, Atiku Abubakar, Segun Agbaje, Folorunsho Alakija among others.
