Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, had close contact with two prominent Nigerians who have tested positive for coronavirus.
These are the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari; and and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed.
As a result, Obaseki has gone into self-isolation.
A statement released by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, said the governor has sent his samples for testing.
“The governor has gone into self-isolation after the governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, tested positive for coronavirus.
“The governor had met Senator Mohammed at the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and National Economic Council (NEC) meetings. He also visited Mr Kyari,” the statement in part read
