Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has tested positive to the rampaging coronavirus disease.
The Governor, who made the announcement himself via a video on his Twitter handle, said he has gone on self-isolation even though he is not showing any symptoms yet.
In a statement, he asked the citizens of Kaduna State to observe the preventive measures already announced, while assuring them that they will receive periodic briefings from the Deputy Governor.
The statement reads in full…“I submitted a sample for the Covid-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.
According to the protocols for managing Covid-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for a someone that is no showing symptoms.
I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced.
It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive.
The Deputy Governor is chairing our Covid-19 Taskforce and will continue to issue statements from time to time”.
