Why ncdc director general had to be quarantined health minister

According to reports, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, was quarantined by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on April 27, 2020, after returning from a trip to the United States.

The reason for the quarantine was due to concerns about Ihekweazu's potential exposure to COVID-19 during his trip. As the head of the NCDC, Ihekweazu was responsible for coordinating the country's response to the pandemic, and the government wanted to ensure that he was not infected with the virus.

In a statement, the Ministry of Health said that Ihekweazu had been placed under quarantine as a precautionary measure, and that he was being monitored by health officials. The statement also said that Ihekweazu had been tested for COVID-19 and was awaiting the results.

Ihekweazu was eventually cleared of the virus and was released from quarantine after testing negative for COVID-19. He continued to lead the NCDC's response to the pandemic, and played a key role in coordinating the country's efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

It's worth noting that the quarantine of the NCDC Director-General was seen as a precautionary measure to ensure that the country's top health official was not infected with the virus, and to prevent any potential spread of the virus within the government and health sector.