Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal is out of isolation after testing negative to coronavirus.
The Governor had gone into self isolation last week in line with COVID-19 protocol after physical contacts with persons who tested positive to the virus.
But in a statement signed personally on Tuesday, Governor Tambuwal said having subjected himself to repeated tests while in Isolation the result of the tests came out negative.
He however expressed appreciation to everybody for their prayers especially his deputy Governor for holding fort while he was in isolation.
” It can be recalled that I have gone into self isolation due to my close physical contact with personalities, who have tested positive to Covid 19 during my recent official trips.
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He said , ” During my isolation, I have subjected myself to repeated tests by relevant agencies in order to ascertain my status, as required by the Covid 19 prevention protocols.
” It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah, that I inform the general public, particularly the good people of Sokoto State, that the outcome of the several tests I have gone through have all been negative.
” I wish to express my gratitude to my Deputy, Hon Munir Dan’iya, Walin Sokoto, for ably holding fort, while I was in self isolation and going through the mandatory procedures of determining my status,” the Governor wrote.
The Governor implored the people to support the good and selfless work of the relevant COVID19 agencies and adhered to all the laid down safety protocols for the prevention of further spread of the pandemic.
” May Allah (SWT) protect us from all afflictions, heal those already affected and forgive those whom we have lost to Covid 19 and other causes.”
