“The ECOWAS Commission announces with
deep regret the passing of a staff member of its
Lagos Liaison Office, Mr. Jatto Asihu
Abdulqudir, aged 36. Mr. Abdulqudir, a
Protocol Assistant, was among those who
assisted the Liberian delegate to a regional
meeting Mr. Patrick Sawyer, who died from
the Ebola Virus Disease at a Lagos hospital on
25th July 2014.
“Mr. Abdulqudir had been under quarantine
following that sad incident.
“The Commission wishes to use this
opportunity to express its gratitude to Nigerian
government authorities and others who
contributed to managing the late official while
under quarantine. The Management of the
Commission wishes to commiserate with Mr.
Abdulqudir’s family and colleagues and prays
for the repose of his soul.
“Before this sad event, the Commission
working in collaboration with Nigerian health
authorities, had disinfected all the facilities of
the ECOWAS Lagos Liaison Office as part of
precautionary measures to safeguard the
health, safety and security of staff members,
and will continue to monitor the situation.
“Management has also intensified awareness
campaign among staff on the deadly virus and
uses this opportunity to invoke the spirit of
solidarity and mutual assistance.
“The Commission wishes to reassure staff of all
Community Institutions all over the entire
region that it is taking all necessary steps to
guarantee their health and safety.
“Furthermore, Management enjoins all staff
members and community citizens in general to
intensify the observance of personal hygiene.
They should also report any suspected case to
health facilities and seek medical advice or
attention for the effective containment and
defeat of the Ebola disease.
“On the directive of regional leaders, ECOWAS
has already set up a Solidarity Fund to fight
the disease and has solicited the support
contribution of Member States and
development partners to the Fund to rid the
region of the virus.
“The ECOWAS Commission wishes to reiterate
its continued commitment to support Member
States in confronting this deadly virus.”
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