Abdulqudir, was one of those that rushed to the aid of Nigeria's index case, Liberian national, Patrick Sawyer when he collapsed on arrival at the Lagos airport from Monrovia.
The Commission in a statement issued Tuesday night said Abdulqudir has been in quarantine since it was revealed Sawyer died of the Ebola disease.
The Commission in a statement issued Tuesday night said Abdulqudir has been in quarantine since it was revealed Sawyer died of the Ebola disease.
"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 statement read.
Last week, the Commission had announced the temporary closure of its Lagos office to allow for fumigation of the premises, as the vehicle in which Sawyer was conveyed to the hospital was parked within the premises for several days.
The ECOWAS staff, including the driver, who had also assisted him had returned to the office and interacted with others. They were subsequently placed under quarantine for observation.
ECOWAS expressed condolences to the late Abdulqudir's family and colleagues and disclosed that it has already intensified awareness among its staff while seeking solidarity and mutual assistance.
Source: Thisday
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