By DAPO FALADE
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Friday, embarked on self-isolation in deference to a medical advice to do so.
The governor, in a statement titled, “I Am In Self-Isolation” and personally signed by him, said his decision followed his official trips in the past few days, “during which I was in close contact with some personalities, some of whom have tested positive to COVID-19. I have been medically advised to go into self-isolation.”
He further said as a result, he has withdrawn from official and physical engagements for the period prescribed by the COVID-19 protocols, with effect from Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
“In my absence, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Honourable Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya (Walin Sokoto), will carry on all official functions as laid down in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“During this period, I will subject myself to the prescribed testing procedure as required by the Sokoto State Task Force on COVID-19, the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols,” he said.
He promised to make public, in due course, the outcome of the test and urged the people of Sokoto State to adhere and observe all the protocols laid down by the relevant health bodies in the prevention and management of COVID-19.
“I also wish to solicit your usual prayers in these trying times. May Allah continue to bless the good people of Sokoto State and Nigeria,” he added.
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