Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has begun self isolation in accordance with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols, his spokesman disclosed on Tuesday.
Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President disclosed that Prof. Osinbajo has begun observing social distancing.
“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,” he tweeted Tuesday evening.
There are have been multiple reports that the Vice President could have come in contact with one or more persons who have tested positive for coronavirus following announcement that Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari tested positive.
The governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed who attended the National Economic Council meeting chaired by the Vice President has also tested positive.
