As part of its corporate social responsibility,
The bank made the donation yesterday. It stated that the sum would go a long way in providing palliatives to vulnerable persons.
The cheque was presented to the Chief of Staff Government House, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, by the Regional Manager of the Bank,
He assured the state government that, the bank would be an active partner in the fight against the virus by providing more possible assistance.
"Although the donation of N5 million by the bank could be described as a token, it would aid ongoing efforts by the state government in containing the Covid-19 scourge," he stated.
Argungu, thanked
He said all donations received from various sources had been handed over to the state taskforce on Covid-19.
He commended Chairman of the taskforce, who is the Commissioner for Health,
The Branch Manager,
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