African students trapped in Ukraine and others affected by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine have been given a lifeline by Dafribank Digital LTD. According to the statement issued by the bank’s Chairman, Xolane Ndhlovu a donation of $1 million has been made available for “Africans living in Ukraine and Russia, both returnees and those still in the conflict zone.”
Xolane Ndhlovu, who released the signed statement on behalf of the bank, praised NATO and EU and other entities who have provided support for Ukraine. The Nigerian-South African billionaire investor and entrepreneur further called on the world to help stave off a humanitarian crisis in ongoing Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
“At times like this, I feel that people and organizations that are in a position to help have a responsibility to do so in whatever ways are possible,” he stated.
While organisations around the world have rallied around Ukrainians and other nationals that are the victims of Russian aggression in Europe, DafriBank Digital LTD is the first African company to announce a relief fund exclusively for African victims.
Xolane Ndhlovu further hinted that DafriBank Digital LTD will continue to keep a tab on Africans affected by the war to “determine additional resources or help they might need as the situation evolve.”
Encouraging victims to get in touch with the bank, the chairman of the DafriBank Digital LTD reminded the world of the need for a show of support to affected victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Said he: “People and organisations that are in a position to help have a responsibility to do so in whatever ways are possible.”
Echoing the bank’s philosophy of philanthropy, Xolane Ndhlovu further avowed: “Our commitment is not only to provide you with great banking experience but to also be there for you in times of distress.”
