Nigerians on Friday paid tribute to Dr. Stella Adadevoh who died two years ago after courageously treating the first Ebola case in Nigeria.
Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian who many believed was aware he had contracted the disease ‘sneaked’ into Nigeria and was quarantined under the care of Dr. Adadevoh.
Sawyer had insisted he wanted to leave the hospital but was stopped by Dr. Adadevoh.
Her heroic deed and decision has been regarded by many as what saved the country from experiencing a wide outbreak of the deadly virus.
See what Nigerians are saying about her;
Today we remember the heroic efforts and selfless service of Dr Adadevoh during the #Ebola outbreak in #Nigeria
— ChikweNCDC (@Chikwe_I) August 19, 2016
she didnt just stop it #Nigeria, she stopped #Ebola everywhere downstream and she had to standup to corruption to do it#Adadevoh
— Potrblog.com (@Potrblog) August 19, 2016
You gave everything
You were selfless
You made the ultimate sacrifice for Nigerians.
RIP Heroine. #Ebola pic.twitter.com/YjyErC57YC— The BluePrint (@GFashola) August 19, 2016
Nigeria remembers Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, who died on this day, two years ago, and whose heroic actions helped us contain the Ebola virus
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 19, 2016
Selfless sacrifice for the rest of us @ealertapp: let's remember Dr. Stella Adadevoh who died fighting Ebola exactly two years ago
— Oku-San (@yemoku) August 19, 2016
We all have to be grateful to that woman who saved us from that catastrophe called #Ebola. #RememberAdadevoh @EbolaAlert
— Charles T. Olomofe (@Chartol1) August 19, 2016
Remembering Stella Adadevoh today who risk herself to help stop the spread of Ebola virus in Nigeria. U r our Hero #ShareHumanity #IamMOON
— sekoni Damilola (@hon_sekoni) August 19, 2016
Stella Adedavoh…two years ago you became a Nigerian Heroine. Thank you for fighting Ebola #Ebola pic.twitter.com/8deJWhlONi VIA @TraQman
— Trafficbutter.com.ng (@trafficbutter) August 19, 2016
Today on World Humanitarian Day, let's remember Dr. Stella Adadevoh who died fighting Ebola exactly two years ago. pic.twitter.com/L3PEOHPOA9
— Chinwe Madubuike (@chinwemadubuike) August 19, 2016
Behold, face of a care giver that sacrificed her life to save that of many others. Dr Adadevoh #WorldHumanitarianDay pic.twitter.com/8Js6RkkdXv
— ISMAIL KABIR (@kabiruismaila35) August 19, 2016
Remembering Caregivers Who Die in the Line of Duty#DrAdadevoh & Co #Ebola#WorldHumanitarianDay @Gidi_Traffic https://t.co/0z1n1TDJXH
— Betty Abah (@bettyabah) August 19, 2016
she’s a gem, may her soul rest in joy