Nigeria’s Vice President Osinbajo in self-isolation, says aide

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in self-isolation, says Aide.

Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, stated this on Tuesday.

Akande said his principal is self-isolating in accordance with the “protocols” of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

He shared this via his Twitter handle @akandeoj

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. Photo: Tolani Alli pic.twitter.com/dRYqlTL8cc

— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) March 24, 2020

UPDATE

The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has tested negative for coronavirus.

Taking to his twitter handle this morning, he tweeted, “Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo tests negative”.