Systemspecs Supports COVID-19 Response with N100m Donation

SystemSpecs, has announced the donation of N100million to­wards efforts by government and other stakeholders to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.

John Obaro, managing director of SystemSpecs

The amount includes cash do­nations to federal and state governments, provision of a complete COVID-19 test system as well as direct intervention to help keep government operations running during the lockdown.

John Obaro, managing director of SystemSpecs, while commenting on the initiative, said: “The quick containment of the COVID-19 pandemic requires well-meaning Nigerians and organ­isations to support the efforts of government and other stakehold­ers; as a responsible corporate cit­izen, our organisation is doing this through a range of measures. It is imperative for everyone to lend a helping hand in whatever way they can as nothing is too small at a time like this.”

According to the organisation, the amount includes a donation of N50million to the Federal Govern­ment through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) coordinated initia­tive; cash donation to states across the geo-political zones; procure­ment of an advanced COVID-19 test system for the International Foundation Against Infectious Diseases in Nigeria (IFAIN) for in­stallation at its Kano laboratory; and technology support (comput­ers and Internet subscriptions) to enhance remote working by state government officials responsible for critical operations.

In addition, SystemSpecs work­ing in partnership with the Federal Government, Central Bank of Ni­geria and State Governments has provided a platform for individuals and corporate entities in Nigeria and Diaspora to donate towards the fight against COVID-19. Donors are to visit www.remita.net to make “COVID-19 Donation” through the use of USSD, cards, internet bank­ing, wallets and also mobile apps.