The United Bank for Africa [UBA], through the UBA Foundation, has donated the sum of N28.5m to the Ondo State Government.
The sum is its contributions to the fight against the coronavirus disease in the state.
Presenting the cheque to the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, at the governor’s office on Monday, the Regional Head of the bank, Mr. Olurotimi Obagaye, said it was hoped that the donation would go a long way in helping the state in the fight against COVID-19.
Governor Akeredolu, in his response, expressed gratitude to the donor as he said:
“the bank has done well for the country and Africa at large with the large sum of money donated, which was being shared among states.”
In the same vein, on the total ban placed on the markets across the state, the government said it took the decision as the people of the state allegedly disobeyed the initial government order of partial closure of the markets.
This was contained in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information Mr Donald Ojogo, on Monday.
The government expressed displeasure over the non-cooperative attitude of the traders towards the restriction order.
The statement read,
“It has been observed that residents have flagrantly disobeyed this directive which is a potent measure to avoid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
” Compelled by this unwholesome infraction, government hereby places a total ban on all markets across Ondo State with effect from Tuesday, March 31, 2020. “
According to the statement, the ban was irrespective of any item for sale. The government declared that all markets must remain closed until further notice.
