By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, and some of his close aides have tested positive for COVID-19.

Though the Governor and the affected aides are showing no symptoms yet, they have since self-isolated in line with the COVID-19 Protocols by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Umahi has handed over to his Deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe.

The state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Abakaliki, the state capital.

He quoted Governor Umahi as saying that he would continue to vigorously pursue the course of his people, “especially in trying times like now.”

“He enjoins all Ebonyians to take the NCDC Protocols more seriously.

“The Governor is working from home and shall be conducting all his meetings virtually. Very soon he will test negative and rejoin in our concerted efforts in the battle against Coronavirus Pandemic.

“We bless the name of God for giving us a passionate leader and father who has made inestimable leadership sacrifice that Ebonyi State might be great,” the statement said.

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