Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has tested negative for coronavirus after three weeks in isolation.
MDB reported on July 19 that the ministers fourth COVID-19 test came back positive as he experienced slight irritation in his throat.
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Onyeama, who is a member of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and one of those driving the fight against the pandemic, especially regarding the repatriation of stranded citizens abroad, went into quarantine immediately.
In a new development, Onyeama announced his recovery from the virus via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, August 12.
He wrote;
By the very special grace of God, my latest COVID-19 test result came back negative after three weeks isolation.
I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone.
By the very special grace of God my latest #COVID19 test result came back NEGATIVE after three weeks isolation.
I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and..— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) August 12, 2020
numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone. #StayHomeSaveLives @NigeriaGov @DigiCommsNG @MBuhari @VPOsinbajo
— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) August 12, 2020
In a video clip from the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Abuja, Onyeama was seen resuming duty on Wednesday morning, to the cheering welcome of staff of the Ministry.
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. @GeoffreyOnyeama resumes duty after testing negative for COVID-19.
Welcome back Your Excellency!👏🏽 👏🏽#PTFCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/tKUDpzbUzm
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria 🇳🇬 (@NigeriaMFA) August 12, 2020
