Sokoto State Governor,Aminu Tambuwal has gone into self isolation following contacts with some people who have tested to COVID-19.
The Governor in a statement personally signed by him said he will be withdrawing from official and physical engagements in line with COVID-19 protocols adding that the deputy Governor will carry on all official functions.
” Following my 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 said
” As a result, I will withdraw 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, Hon. 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 Organization (WHO) protocols.
” In due course, I shall avail you all with the outcome” the Governor said.
The Governor urged the people to continue to adhere and observe all the protocols laid down by the relevant health bodies in the prevention and management of COVID-19,while soliciting prayers from everyone.
