Franklyn Olatunji Reports reaching us has it that an Indian contractor with symptoms of Coronavirus has been identified at the Dangote Refinery, Lagos.
Our source reports that the Indian who is a staff of one of Dangote’s contractors was coughing and running a high temperature on Monday.
Doctors were immediately called in and the Indian was rushed to a hospital for testing and diagnosis.
A spokesman for Dangote firm, Tony Chiejina, confirmed the incident but maintained that the Indian was not an employee of Dangote.
According to the Dangote refinery spokesman :
“The Indian man was spotted during one of the routine medical checks at the refinery, but that the case is yet to be confirmed.”
He said a statement would be issued soon and called on all Nigerians to remain calm.