Coalition Against COVID-19

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Coalition Against COVID-19
FormationMarch 26, 2020
TypePrivate Sector Coalition
Location
  • Nigeria
Key people
Godwin Emefiele, Aliko Dangote, Herbert Wigwe
Website www.cacovid.org

The Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) is a private sector-led organization in Nigeria established to assist the government in combating the Coronavirus disease in the country. [1] It was launched on March 26, 2020, following an announcement made by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. [2] [3] The purpose of the relief fund is to "support the Federal government of Nigeria in containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria; to ensure patients get the care they need and frontline workers get essential supplies and equipments; and to accelerate efforts to provide tests and treatments. [4] [5] Major companies, including Dangote Group, Access Bank and MTN have donated to the CACOVID Relief Fund, in addition to several private organizations and individuals. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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