Bolt Supports Flood Victims With Relief Materials Worth Over N20 Million In support of the communities recovering from the distressing floods across Nigeria, the leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has donated flood relief
“Bayelsa is home to me so it was important that we did something for the communities displaced by the flood. I thank Bolt for playing an integral role in providing basic amenities like food, medical supplies, sanitary pads, and so on, to these communities. From this initiative, we see that Bolt is part of us here, we are one because they were there for us when we had needs.”
The flood relief support initiative will see non-perishable food, medication, clothing, and other relief materials totalling over N20 million naira distributed directly to the individuals in two of the most affected areas, Yenagoa and Lokoja. In addition, Bolt will support active drivers on the Bolt platform in the affected cities who are now unable to earn an income via the platform.
Bolt has supported projects that reduce its environmental impact on the community since 2019. In Kenya, the ride-hailing company partnered with a local contributor to plant 11 million trees in degraded areas. For Bolt Nigeria, the flooding in Nigeria is a signal to increase its commitment to sustainability across Nigeria and Africa.Founded on January 22, 1995, THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD.
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