The top government officials in Benue State have all tested positive to the COVID-19, following. the first lady’s confirmation of her result.
The officials include the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Tony Ijohor, the Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde, the Head of Service, Veronica Onyeke and the Vice Chancellor, Benue State University, Moses Kembe.
SSG Benue Professor Tony Ijohor
Benue Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde
Benue State Head of Service, Veronica Onyeke
Vice Chancellor, Benue State University, Moses Kembe
Reacting to the alarming results, Governor Samuel Ortom has hinted that there is likely to be reversal of the earlier order to reopen schools, worship centres and markets across the state.
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As reported by Channels TV, a team has already been deployed to decontaminate the governor’s official residence where his family, domestic staff and close aides may have had contacts with people and items that can be conveyors of the virus.
