Gov Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, and some of his close aides have tested positive for COVID-19.
Though the Governor and the affected aides are asymptomatic, that is showing no symptoms yet, they have since self-isolated in line with the COVID-19 Protocols by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Umahi has as result, handed over to his Deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe.
The disclosure was contained in a statement issued in the state capital, Abakaliki on Saturday, July 4, 2020, by the state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji.
Orji quoted Governor Umahi as saying that he would continue to vigorously pursue the cause of his people, “especially in trying times like now.”
The governor, he said, enjoins all Ebonyians to take the NCDC Protocols more seriously adding:
“The Governor is working from home and shall be conducting all his meetings virtually. Very soon he will test negative and rejoin in our concerted efforts in the battle against Coronavirus Pandemic.
“We bless the name of God for giving us a passionate leader and father who has made inestimable leadership sacrifice that Ebonyi State might be great,” the statement noted.
