The Federal Government is contemplating imposing flight restrictions from nations experiencing outbreaks of the Ebola virus to help mitigate the risk of an outbreak in Nigeria.
This information was shared on Thursday by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, following a high-level meeting in Lagos that included participants from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Ministry of Interior, and Lagos State Government.
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Gbajabiamila mentioned that the government is evaluating various preventive measures, including the isolation of passengers with Ebola symptoms at airports and the establishment of dedicated cargo terminals for arrivals from affected nations.
“We are dealing with a health threat, which is Ebola, and we are aware of the consequences from past outbreaks. The situation internationally is worsening, and we intend to take all possible precautions,” he stated.
He also noted that President Bola Tinubu has been updated on the Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with assurances that all necessary actions will be implemented to prevent the virus from reaching Nigeria.
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“We have considered the option of restricting flights from high-risk countries. We are also looking into isolating passengers who show Ebola symptoms and instituting protocols, as prevention is preferable to treatment,” Gbajabiamila explained.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, mentioned that all entry points into Nigeria will be closely monitored, and the Nigeria Immigration Service will work with the NCDC to implement early detection protocols.
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NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, cautioned that Ebola remains a deadly virus with “no treatment or vaccines,” underscoring the importance of prompt detection, isolation, public awareness, and rigorous infection control measures.
He also indicated that preparedness plans have been activated across all 36 states, with healthcare personnel placed on high alert.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported 10 confirmed Ebola deaths and 223 suspected deaths in DR Congo since the current outbreak began in mid-May.
