ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to stay calm after a confirmed case of Ebola was reported in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The announcement came as authorities in Abuja intensified efforts to trace contacts of the infected individual.
In a statement, Atiku supported the government’s contact‑tracing campaign, urging the public to cooperate with health officials and to follow any guidelines issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He stressed that early detection and isolation are key to preventing further spread.
The FCT, which houses the capital city of Abuja, is the first location in Nigeria to record a confirmed Ebola case since the disease was first identified in the country. The health authorities have deployed teams to identify and monitor anyone who may have come into contact with the patient.
While the outbreak remains contained, experts say that vigilance and prompt response remain essential. Atiku’s call for calm reflects a broader national effort to manage the situation without causing unnecessary panic among the population.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>