Healthcare Systems
Global Citizen, NSIA set to raise $50 million to combat the effects of pandemic on Nigerians
Wikipedia Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), to combat the devastating effects of COVID-19 on Nigerians The initiative is to raise an initial fund of $50 million to combat the impact of the pandemic on Nigerians. The fund is also targeted at supporting vulnerable groups, strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare systems, and re-skill the Nigerian youth for a post-COVID era. In a statement on Thursday, Chairman of Global Citizen Nigeria, Mr Babatunde Folawiyo called for the support of all well-meaning Nigerians. Folawiyo said, “now is the time that we can make a difference, whether you are a corporate or an individual, there is a role for you. In order for this fund to be a success, we need the w...
