Mohammed Abba-Kura, the comptroller of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Apapa command on Thursday, July 2, revealed that ten officers contracted coronavirus that is ravaging the country.
Abba-Kura noted that all the customs officers who tested positive were treated at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, and have since been discharged.
The comptroller speaking with journalists explained that there is no way physical examination of cargoes can be stopped at the command for now because of the fear of COVID-19.
He went on to note that it is rather important for individuals while carrying out port activities to observe physical hygiene.
According to Abba-Kura, two officers first tested positive for coronavirus, but after he ordered the entire unit to undergo a test it was discovered that eight more had the disease.
He said: “When two of my officers tested positive to the COVID-19 virus, I ordered that the entire unit where those two were working should go for testing, and it was later discovered that another eight had the virus.
“They have all been treated at LUTH and discharged.
It is important that people observe personal hygiene when working in a place like the ports. Now, most of my officers are better informed following training that was carried out by Doctors sent to us from the Customs headquarters in Abuja.”
Source: Legit
