Niger state Governor, family go into Isolation

In fact every Governor must self-isolate except they were not in that meeting. Fayemi already said the truth. Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State has gone into self-isolation along with members of his family as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus in the state.


Dr Maku Sidi, the state Commissioner for Health, confirmed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna today.

Sidi also said the entire members of the state executive council are going into self-isolation as part of the proactive measures adopted by the state government to curb the spread.


“There is no cause for alarm, we are doing every thing humanly possible to deal with the situation at hand as a normal precautionary measure.

“Gov. Bello was in Abuja for APC Governor’s Forum and other official engagements and have in contact with those suspected to be having the case of COVID-19, hence the need to submit self, aides and members of their households for test.

Sidi, therefore, urged residents not to panic over the development but to adhere strictly to health advised.

He urged citizens to abide by his directives on social distancing and obey fully the restriction of gathering and handwashing to prevent the spread of the disease.