Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in self-isolation, his official spokesman Laolu Akande confirms.
Osinbajo is one of the many people that have been in contact with President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, who has tested positive to the virus.
“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,” Akande said.
There were reports that President Buhari was also tested but the result came out negative.
Abba Kyari had led met with Executive members of Siemens in Germany recently during a visit. He was accompanied by the Minister of Power and the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany Yusuf Tuggar.
Meanwhile, two new cases have been confirmed in Nigeria: one in FCT and one in Bauchi.
The cases have travel history to Germany and the UK.
As at 06:25 pm on 24th March, there are 44 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Nigeria. Two have been discharged with one death.
