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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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Governor AbdulRasaq of Kwara described the intervention as crucial and thanked the sponsor.

The post Foundation empowers Kwara residents with N250 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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