Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has received 100,000 CE certified face masks donated by Jumia e-commerce platform, as part of its efforts to help tackle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The donated face masks were received by Adebimpe Adebiyi, director, hospital services, Federal Ministry of Health, on behalf of the minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
Jumia has also offered the support of its integrated logistics network to support the distribution of essential products, medical equipment and Personal Protective Equipment.
Juliet Anammah, chairwoman, Jumia Nigeria and Group head, institutional affairs at Jumia Africa, said: “We are proud to make this contribution and partner with the Nigerian government in fighting against COVID-19 and supporting our communities. E-commerce platforms like ours, with e-payment and last mile delivery capabilities, are uniquely positioned to be part of Nigeria’s response strategy to this pandemic and we are swiftly taking actions.”
In a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation to Jumia Nigeria, Mashi Abdullahi, permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, – on behalf of the minister of health wrote: “The Federal Ministry of Health heartily appreciates your kind gesture in the fight against the pandemic. The support which includes the donation of 100,000 pieces of CE rated masks, provision of delivery and logistics network and other support services towards the response will indeed go a long way to compliment the ongoing efforts of containment and control of the spread of the pandemic.”
“I also wish to assure you that the ministry will not hesitate to further solicit your services in any area of need in this regard. Please accept the assurances of our esteemed regards,” the letter read.
