Officials of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) sent to Kogi state to help combat Covid-19, reportedly fled the state, refusing to subject themselves to COVID-19 test leading to a drama of some sorts on Thursday.
Kogi is one of the two states that are yet to record a single COVID-19 case in the federation.
The Officials of the NCDC said they were sent to the State to assist the state in responding to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
The Officials said they were not ready to be tested for COVID-19 and went back to Abuja.
Why the NCDC Officials feared being tested has raised concerns by the Government of Kogi State.
The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, while speaking with newsmen said, NCDC should come hard on its officials for violating its rules.
“Today, the Governor showed the statesmanship in him once again by appreciating the support of the NCDC and defending the health interests of his people.
“NCDC quarantined the Chinese professionals that came to give them technical support and also took their samples for test. It is a normal practice and protocol set by NCDC.
“So NCDC will have a lot to explain as to why its officials refused to test for COVID-19. How can we be sure of their status? What are their fears? Why did NCDC sent people who are afraid of test to our state? What was their intention?
“The officials that came have done an integrity blow to the works of the NCDC. Is there something they are hiding? It is time NCDC opened up and apologize to the good people of Kogi State.
“How will they encourage people to test when its own officials are afraid of test? This is sad.”
