Governor Fayemi of Ekiti who was one of those who self-isolated has shared what the process was like –
Speaking through his chief press secretary, Yinka Oyebode, Fayemi said it was a difficult time. According to him, the isolation days were difficult because of loneliness.
Governor Fayemi said: “I must confess that the period of waiting for the result of my test was a difficult moment for me.
“As a responsible leader, my thought was not about my result but about people around me and those I had made contacts with.
“The fear of someone being infected through me was more tormenting than my own personal wellbeing.”
Fayemi went into self-isolation on March 24 after he had close contact with two people who tested positive for the virus in Abuja. Though he was not experiencing any symptoms, he took the COVID-19 test on March 25 and on March 27, the result came back negative.
Fayemi said the online audio and video conferencing were his go-to for social contact during the isolation period. He thanked all those who showed him love and support during the difficult time, saying he would soon resume in his office.