Donations towards the COVID-19 Relief Fund
February 02, 2021
The Minister for Finance, Economic Planning and Trade, Naadir Hassan, today received two donations on behalf of the Government, which will go towards the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
The two donations were from the Bank of Baroda and Al Salam Bank, both based in Seychelles.
The first donation was from the CEO of the Bank of Baroda, Mr. Ashok Kumar, for a sum of Rs50,000.
Minister Hassan received the second donation of another Rs50,000, from the CEO of Al Salam Bank, Mr. Asim Kumar.
Also present was Mr. Roger Toussaint, the General Manager of the Al Salam Bank and the Chairperson of the Seychelles Bankers Association, Mr. Phillip Moustache.
Expressing his appreciation for the donations, Minister Hassan pointed out that all donations going towards the COVID-19 Relief Fund is ‘most welcome’ taking into account the ‘invaluable work’ the staff of the Ministry of Health is undertaking during this health crisis.
“Any donation received, will go a long way in helping the country to meet its target, to vaccinate the population against COVID-19.”
While the two banks said the ‘donations will benefit the country’.
“It is our way of showing our appreciation and support to the Ministry of Health, especially in this difficult time.”