By FEMI SALAWU
One year after Dr Stella Adedavoh passed away in line of duty, Nigerians have been paying tributes to the woman who tamed Ebola index patient, Patrick Sawyer.
Adadevoh died on August 19, while trying to confine the patient to the First Consultants Hospital in Lagos where she worked.
Sawyer, an American-Liberian, introduced Ebola to Nigeria when he touched down at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on July 25 after coming in contact with his sister, who had died on Ebola.
The disease infected 21 persons and claimed 9 lives before Nigeria was declared Ebola-free on October 20.
Some of the tributes are reproduced below…
Today we celebrate a true Nigerian heroine Dr Stella Adadevoh. Her courage saved many that will never know. pic.twitter.com/3wRaKLUExp
— THE BEAT 99.9FM (@THEBEAT999FM) August 19, 2015
Today we remember Dr Stella Adadevoh..May her soul continue to find eternal peace with the hosts of heaven.
— fab (@fabfemizi) August 19, 2015
R.I.P Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, You put up the 1st line of defense against Ebola and paid with your life, You are and will forever be a hero
— Nosakhare Eweka (@PrinceEweka) August 19, 2015
A year ago in history….In Loving Memory of Dr. Stella Adadevoh…This country is #Ebola free because of your… http://t.co/W387Bmd87K
— Monalisa Chinda Team (@TeamMonalisaC) August 19, 2015
Thank you for your sacrifice Dr Stella A. Adadevoh. We will always remember you. Keep resting. #WDay pic.twitter.com/17zq8KPjLh
— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) August 19, 2015
Thank you Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh. Remain in God’s bosom. We are eternally grateful and we love you. pic.twitter.com/LKuxubRurf
— Ikenna Ron Nzimora (@ronaldnzimora) August 19, 2015
A year ago 19/8 Nigeria lost a Heroine-Dr Stella Adadevoh who gave her life to protect Nigeria from an Ebola outbreak pic.twitter.com/fVXZSUkQf0
— GEMSTONE (@WeAreGEMSTONE) August 19, 2015
Today, we remember a true Nigerian Humanitarian late Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh #worldhumanitarianday… http://t.co/Q6pbIN0EQk
— olorisupergal (@OloriSupergal) August 19, 2015
