Nigeria High Commission in London Closed over COVID-19 Scare

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Nigeria High Commission in London has been shut down due to COVID-19 scare.

The High Commission, according to a statement on yesterday, will remain closed for10 days.

The statement explained that the closure became imperative after two staff tested positive to COVID-19.

The statement read: “This afternoon the Head of Immigration Section and two other officials went for a meeting at the Home Office.

“At the entrance, COVID-19 test was administered on them and one of them tested positive to COVID-19. The affected officer immediately isolated while the other officials, who tested negative will also isolate for the next 10 days.”

It further revealed that: “In response to this challenge, the Mission embarked on testing all officials of the Mission, after which another official of the Mission tested positive.

“In line with COVID-19 regulation and the need to adhere to the rules and regulation of the host country, the Mission will close down for the next 10 days, in order to observe the mandatory isolation of those who were in contact with the affected officials.”

The High Commission said it regrets any inconvenience that this may have caused and solicited the cooperation.