Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has recovered from Coronavirus after three of being positive for the virus.
He made this known via his Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon.
El-Rufai, who said he had tested negative twice described his experience in isolation as a “strict medical regime”.
He stated;
I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results.
KADUNA UPDATE: “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results” -Malam Nasir @elrufai pic.twitter.com/bt0XYj1LML
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
In a follow up tweet, the governor appreciated his family for their support during his time in isolation.
I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support that followed the disclosure of the infection.
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
My family not only went through the trauma of potentially losing a member, but also the risk of being infected as well. The entire family has been supportive as usual, while my many friends and colleagues from all over the world have sent their prayers and best wishes. pic.twitter.com/mhPvrfGE9r
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
Governor El-Rufai also thanked the health workers in the state and the Commissioner for Health, saying;
I wish to thank the diligent medical personnel of our Ministry of Health and the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital who managed my case for their dedicated and professional care. It was cheering to see the determined efforts of our Covid-19 Task Force chaired by the Deputy Governor, the officials of our Ministry of Health ably led by the Commissioner and our security/enforcement agencies, to manage and contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
He added that;
I wish to acknowledge our Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, for her reassuring leadership of our team in my absence. Our senior officials have demonstrated admirable commitment & the flexibility to provide governance in circumstances that are so different from the old normal
MDB reported that El-Rufai had tested positive for Coronavirus on March 28, as the index case in Kaduna.
As at press time, there are 782 confirmed cases of Coronavirus reported in Nigeria, 197 discharged and 25 deaths, of which Kaduna state has 9 cases.
