Dokpesi disclosed this in a message to members of staff in Abuja, AIT reported on Monday.
He was said to have been self-isolating in the past week, before he developed malaria symptoms and started coughing.
He reportedly contacted the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control for a COVID-19 test, which came back positive.
The chairman, who is said not to have a recent travel history, advised those who have interacted with him lately to also get tested.
Dokpesi said in the message: “I got a call this morning confirming the result is COVID-19 positive.
“I am leaving now to the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for treatment and hope to be back in two weeks.
“Many of you may have interacted with me during our various meetings and I would advise you to get tested as soon as possible.
Source- NAN
