One of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari, is said to be in self-isolation after returning from her base in the United Kingdom, the office of the First lady has confirmed.
Although no name was given, the First Lady and her mother, Mrs Aisha Buhari who broke the news to Nigerians a few hours ago on her social media handle, said:
“Good afternoon Nigerians,
Earlier today my daughter returned from the UK being among the high Burden listed countries of COVID-19.
Based on the advice of the Hon. Minister Of Health, Presidential Taskforce on COVID – 19 and that of NCDC, She is on self Isolation, not because she displayed any symptoms of the Covid-19.
Please I urge all parents to do the same if possible. Prevention is better than cure,” she opened a short note.
Stating further, Mrs Aisha Buhari said she has shutdown activities in her office, saying, “Similarly, I have shut down my office for two weeks with immediate effect while essential staff can work from home as a result of some Staff who recently returned from the UK”.
“I commend the North-Western Governors including Niger and Kwara on preventive measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 at their security meeting yesterday in Kaduna.
And let’s keep following the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC which encourages maintaining social distancing, high hygiene culture through regular washing of hands with soaps and sanitizers.
Let’s adopt preventive measures and ensure the safety of our families and that of the General public.
We will overcome the Covid-19 pandemic if we all take the necessary precautions at the same time!
God bless you all.
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 !” she said.