Germany has pledged a donation of 5.5 million euros in its contribution to the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The promise was made by the German Mission to Nigeria and the donation will be received by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

According to a tweet by the UNOCHA which reads “Germany donates 5.5 million euro to the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund, its more critical than ever for vulnerable people to have access to clean water, food and shelter. This will enable partners to continue delivering life saving aids amidst COVID-19.”