SERAP Wants Nigerians To Report Abuse, Diversion Of Covid-19 Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Thursday, called on Nigerians, who witness or know about any cases of mismanagement/diversion of funds/reliefs for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in their states to report same to it.
Recall that Monetary contributions to the account set up at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the auspices of the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) have hit N15 Billion.
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A statement issued on behalf of the coalition by the Director, corporate communications, Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okorafor, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, listed 37 donors, including individuals, banks and other corporates.
SERAP in a tweet on its handle said those with such information can, “please feel free to share this with us: [email protected]. Or feel free to call our toll-free hotline 0800-CALLSERAP (0800-2255-73727)”.
It said stealing from the poor was a crime against humanity.
According to the anti corruption watch, it would make sure there is justice and accountability for the crime, adding that it would “keep fighting for the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people.”
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SERAP did not however, mention or give a hint as to whether there was any of such diversion or stealing of COVID -19 funds.
