President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from an official trip to Germany,
Kyari ran the test on Saturday based on medical advice, although he was not exhibiting any symptoms.
The result came back on Monday positive and he has gone into isolation.
Following his result, Buhari was also advised to run a test but he was negative, Aso Rock sources told TheCable.
Alongside Sale Mamman, minister of power, Kyari had attended a meeting in Germany with officials of Siemens to discuss issues relating to the Nigerian power sector.
The presidency is yet to comment on the COVID-19 status of Kyari and health authorities have also not spoken about it.