The death of Ibanga Bassey Etang, the executive director of finance and administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been confirmed by the commission. Etang was said to have died from coronavirus complications.
Following his death, the commission shut its head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, while urging its staff to self isolate immediately.
The action fueled rumours that Etang had lost his life to coronavirus but the commission had asked the public to disregard such reports.
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However, in a statement yesterday, Charles Odili, NDDC’s director of corporate affairs, said the family of the deceased authorized the commission to announce that the late executive director tested positive for coronavirus.
“The Rivers State Ministry of Health has written to the Commission to also confirm the cause of death resulting from complications attributable to coronavirus,” he said.
“The ministry has, therefore, directed the Commission to order all management staff to go into self-isolation for a period of 14 days with effects from today, While seeking the cooperation of the organization in tracing staff and contractors who have had close contact with the deceased.
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“During the meeting with the family, they expressed fervent desire, that the death of the Executive Director should not be politicized, wishing to be left alone to mourn with dignity. This also is the position of the Commission.
“We pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of our Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Elder lbanga Bassey Etang.”
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