UNITED Bank for
Africa (Tanzania) has commended the government for its efforts to fight
deadly corona virus as the bank is keen to partner and contribute
resources to ensure response to the
"We commend the
efforts of government 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," said the bank's Chief Executive
Officer, Usman Isiaka after handing over 230m/- support to the
government.
The donation is
part of the 14 million US dollars Relief Fund which UBA Group through
its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, UBA Foundation has
provided to all the governments of the 20 African countries where we
operate in demonstration of our commitment to the development of the
continent.
As a responsible
corporate citizen, we believe we are in this challenging situation
together and we must all make our modest contribution towards the fight
against the corona virus for us to stay safe.
He added, "We place
high value on our relationship with Tanzania government and are
committed to positively impact our business environment in Tanzania for
the good of the country and the general wellbeing of its citizens and
residence."
The UBA non -
Executive Director Ms Farhiya Warsame, said; "Covid- 19 is a global
crisis that cannot be left to the government alone to fight, responsible
corporate citizens and well-meaning individuals need to support all
initiatives and efforts of the government, as we are all in it
together."
The donation is
aimed to provide the needed support in meeting the heavy burden of
providing health safety materials, medical infrastructure and other
critical care facilities which the corona virus pandemic has placed on
all governments across the globe.
Operating in 20
African countries and with presence in the United Kingdom, the United
States and France, the United Bank for Africa has a strong record of
supporting its communities, through challenging times.
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