Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has tested negative for the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus).
The test for the president was necessary after his Chief of Staff, Mr. Abba Kyari tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
According to reports, Kyari travelled to Germany through Egypt on Saturday, March 7 to meet with officials of Siemens in Munich on the Nigerian electricity expansion programme and returned with no symptoms.
Executive Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Prof James Momoh reportedly accompanied Kyari on the trip to both countries.
Recall that on Monday evening, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, told disclosed the additional measures decided upon by the Presidency.
i. Suspension of the weekly FEC meetings until further notice;ii. Postponement of the meeting of the Council of State scheduled for Thursday 26th March, 2020;
iii. All land borders that have been hitherto under partial closure shall now be closed for human traffic for four weeks effective, 23rd March, 2020;
iv. In order to protect Federal Civil and Public Servants, a circular to be issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) shall direct on actions to be taken immediately;
v. If and when the need arises, any national assets required for use in the response to COVID-19 shall be mobilized and deployed;
vi. Federal Government, is at the highest level, engaging with State Governors in order to ensure a collaborative and effective response to COVID-19 Pandemic; and
vii. All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid mass congregation of any kind as well as non- essential outings, until further advice is given.
