By Our Reporter
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in self-isolation, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said on Tuesday.
He is believed to be one of the prominent Aso Rock staff in contact with Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, who tested positive to the COVID-19.
Akande said his principal is self-isolating in accordance with the “protocols” of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
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The Nation reports the confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 44 as at 9pm on Tuesday.
Tweeting on his official handle, Akande said: “VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing.
Today, he continues his work from the home office, as he is in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols.”
Tweet below:
VP Osinbajo yesterday at the office conducted his meetings via video conferencing, while observing social distancing. Today, he continues his work from the home office, as he is in self-isolation in accordance with NCDC protocols. Photo: Tolani Alli pic.twitter.com/dRYqlTL8cc
— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) March 24, 2020
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