There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the frailties of the human race. It has also wrecked the world economy. However, it has also brought out the best in some people as many ...
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the frailties of the human race. It has also wrecked the world economy. However, it has also brought out the best in some people as many Nigerians have come to the aid of the underprivileged members of society. TOFARATI IGE takes a look at wealthy Nigerians who have donated huge amounts of money to cushion the effects of the pandemicBeing the richest black man in the world is no mean feat.
Apparently disturbed by the damaging effect the coronavirus pandemic could have on the country, Alakija, who is the MD of Famfa Oil Limited, gave the Federal Government N1bn as her form of support against the rampaging pandemic.Alakija’s non-governmental organisation, Rose of Sharon Foundation, is known for helping widows and orphans through business grants and scholarships.That Tony Elumelu is a mentor to many— both young and old— is incontestable.
“The circumstances this year prevent us from gathering together to celebrate my birthday but I would still like to mark the occasion. Otedola, through his company, Amperion Power Distribution Limited, donated N1bn to the Federal Government to fight against the disease.The founder of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, is an active and big player on the Nigerian business scene. With his interests cutting across several areas including iron and steel, cement, sugar refining and real estate, Rabiu does know his onion when it comes to entrepreneurship.
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