By David Royal
A former managing director of Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) Engr. Suleiman Achimugu on Sunday died after contracting coronavirus.
His death is Nigeria’s first recorded death from coronavirus.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) while announcing his demise to the public on Monday morning described him as a 67-year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK.
“He had underlying medical conditions- multiple myeloma, diabetes and was undergoing chemotherapy”.
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He tested positive and was promptly evacuated to the specialist hospital. He died while receiving treatment.
The family implore the general public to pray upon his soul and the recovery of infected persons.
The statement further urged Nigerians to maintain the public social distancing and restriction advice as everyone will walk through this very difficult time.
The deceased has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
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