The Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Asishana Okauru, on Wednesday said he had embarked on self-isolation along with his wife and other family members.
In a statement, Mr Okauru said he was taking the measure because of his exposure to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who tested positive to Covid-19 virus.
“I attended different meetings of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Nigerian Economic Council last week, which were also attended by the Bauchi State Governor,” Mr Okauru said.
“Consequently, my wife and I would be undergoing COVID-19 testing this week.
“All of the organizations to which my wife is affiliated have already begun ‘Work from Home’ in line with earlier Government directive.”
The NGF DG added, “All members of NGF secretariat that were exposed will be observing self isolation. We encourage all those who were invited to the NGF meetings for presentations to also do same.
“By our actions, we hope to encourage others who are exposed and not sure of their status to undergo self-isolation and make themselves available for the test, where applicable.
“At the NGF meetings held, all necessary precautions as advised by the NCDC were taken, but we cannot make any assumptions about our status. We will self-isolate and take the stringent measures possible to protect the general public.”