Sterling Bank donates N250 million to private sector coalition against COVID-19

Sterling Bank Plc, says it has contributed N250 million as part of its commitment to the newly formed Nigerian private sector coalition against COVID-19.

The coalition was created to help channel resources to combat the coronavirus disease under the theme: ‘We need you’.

In an email to customers, the bank said it is working with the bankers’ committee to lead the effort to raise N120 billion required by the federal government to fight the coronavirus pandemic and help achieve the shared goal of eradicating the virus.

Abubakar Suleiman, the managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, said: “While this will go a long way, more still needs to be done. We have come to acknowledge that this battle will require every one of us to play our part as corporate citizens and individuals”.

Suleiman urged other corporate organisations and individuals to contribute to the Fight COVID-19 Fund (FCF).

He said donations should be sent to:

Bank Name: Sterling Bank
Account Name: COVID Donations
Account Number: 0076813615

He urged Nigerians to show their strength by uniting against the virus, saying a Swahili proverb which translated into English means “Unity is strength; division is weakness,” is needed now more than ever.

The bank also said it has introduced a free medical service that allows remote access to healthcare diagnosis, consultation, and subsequently advice and recommendations from health practitioners.

It said the service can be accessed through its digital channels as beneficiaries will connect to medical doctors via online via chat, audio and video calls.