Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, on Sunday, performed a “leg shake” with Obafemi Hamzat, his deputy, during their visit to the Infectious Disease Hospital amid coronavirus fears.
More than 83,774 people have been infected; 2,867 have so far died from the coronavirus, with Nigeria having reported its first case of the ailment after an Italian citizen tested positive in Lagos.
UPDATE: The Incident Commander, The Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu just arrived … He is here to see for himself and show Lagosians and Nigerians that we are indeed ready and we have started … @ProfAkinAbayomi @LSMOH @thetundeajayi @gboyegaakosile @NCDCgov pic.twitter.com/kax8ba7aTq
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 1, 2020
The Incident Commander, Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu also washing his hands … as he begins the tour of the facility pic.twitter.com/trJD3x1rlG
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 1, 2020
Q: Why did Lagos State bring in someone from Ogun State to treat here ???
A: Commissioner for Health @ProfAkinAbayomi has this to say … Pls Watch and Learn @LSMOH @jidesanwoolu @thetundeajayi @drobafemihamzat @Riddwane @gbenga_omo #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/bhlStp7CYl
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 1, 2020
Happening Now! I am welcoming The Governor of Lagos @jidesanwoolu and Deputy Governor of Lagos @drobafemihamzat to the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/4F2oL0Otep
— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) March 1, 2020
The patient was immediately quarantined at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba. It was reported that he had attempted to escape after complaining of excessive heat and mosquitoes, in a development that stirred up a wave of criticism as regards healthcare standards.
On Saturday, Akin Abayomi, the Lagos commissioner of health, disclosed that the Italian had been moved to a renovated facility, prompting the governor’s trip thereto for inspection.
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Among those with whom the governor went for the inspection are Hamzat, the commissioner for health and other members of his entourage.
In a video shared on Twitter by Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant on new media to the governor, Sanwo-Olu is seen performing the “leg shake”, a practice that has become customary since citizens have been advised to restrict touches.
