President Buhari Makes Million Dollar Donation To South Asian Country in CrisisPAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The Nigerian government has made a donation of $1 million (N412,000,000) to aid in cushioning the effect of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The donation made by President Muhammadu Buhari was made public in a statement released by the secretary-general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Taha. Taha while commending President Buhari and the Nigerian government for the kind gesture towards the people of Afghanistan said the OIC is keen on supporting the nation. Noting that the donation will be for the Humanitarian Trust Fund of Afghanistan, Taha said the gesture comes in handy to add to the new momentum for the OIC's efforts in easing the crisis in the country. PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! He added that the donation will also cater for the needs of millions of people in Afghanistan including women and children who are victims of the crisis, Taha's words: The OIC further appealed to member states and partners across the globe to ensure that all hands are on deck in making contributions to the humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan. According to Taha, the donation can be made through the account reserved for this fund within the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The President Buhari-led administration is not leaving any stone unturned in the move to evacuate Nigerians in Ukraine. To prove this, the president has ordered the release of $8.5 million to facilitate the evacuation of citizens beginning from Thursday, March 3. The order was given on Wednesday, March 2, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in Abuja. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, would be turning 80 on Wednesday, March 3. The president in a message described the man of God as a leader whose contributions to Nigeria's Development stands out. President Buhari also prays that Pastor Adeboye's path will be like a shining light, with grace for good health and strength. Source: Legit.ng A donation of $1 million has been made to South Asian country, Afghanistan, by the Nigerian government The donation is expected to cushion the impact of the humanitarian crisis going on in Afghanistan The secretary-general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation urged other member nations to ensure they contribute the Afghan's humanitarian fund PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! “OIC remains committed to the noble cause of supporting the Afghan people and will spare no effort in implementing to the full the special resolution on Afghanistan issued by the last extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in December 2021 in Islamabad, Republic of Pakistan."