Muhammed Babandede, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, has tested positive for Covid-19 also known as the novel Corona Virus.
Babandede made this known to newsmen on Sunday morning, explaining that he has been on self-isolation since his return from the United Kingdom on March 22.
He also confirmed his status on the phone saying:
“Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have been on self-isolation since my return from UK on Sunday 22nd of this month with British Airways in Lagos.
“I urge my loved ones, Immigration Officers and Nigerians to pray for me and all those affected.”
Babandede urged immigration officers to continue working with his deputy to move the service forward, adding that:
“It is a very difficult time but we can’t change what God destined for us.
“I urge officers to continue working with my able Deputy to further move our Service to another level. As advised by NCDC, I am totally isolated.”
This comes 12 hours after the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, making him the second Governor to test positive for the virus,
A spokesman for the Immigration Sunday James said in a statement that the Babandede in stable condition and responding to treatment.
“The Comptroller General is active and directing as expected the affairs of the service online, while the Deputy Comptroller General Overseeing the administration of the service is in touch online to keep service activities running within this period,” James said.
