United Bank For Africa (UBA) announces that it will provide US$14 Million To COVID-19 relief support across Africa

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) announced a donation of over US$14 million, through the UBA Foundation, to catalyse a comprehensive pan-African response to the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.

The donation will provide significant and much needed support to Zambia and 19 other African countries, by supplying relief materials, critical care facilities, and financial support to Governments.

UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu, stated ‘This is a time when we must all play our part. This global epidemic must bring citizens, governments and business leaders together – and quickly. As we see a rapidly increasing number of cases of the coronavirus Africa, the private sector has to work hand in hand with various Governments, in stemming the spread of the global pandemic.

We commend the efforts of governments and we are keen to partner and contribute our resources to the collective effort that will ensure the response to the pandemic is swift and effective’.
Operating in 20 African countries and globally in the United Kingdom, the United States and France, United Bank for Africa has a strong record of supporting its communities, through challenging times.

Source: UBA Zambia