El-Rufai chairs state council meeting from isolation, says ‘I am still COVID-19 positive’

Suleiman Ibrahim
Suleiman Ibrahim
Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday that he is still positive for the virus.

El-Rufai, who chaired the State Executive Council meeting through a video conference made the disclosure on his Twitter handle afternoon.

Urging Nigerians and Kaduna State residents to disregard conflicting news on his COVID-19 status, the governor promised to make a public statement when he is giving a clean bill of health.

He tweeted: “Earlier today, between 10am and 2pm, I took few hours during my isolation and chaired a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council.

“I have not been cleared of Covid-19 yet. I will personally announce when I am confirmed negative. Please ignore all fake news even if they are what you wish for.”

El-Rufai commended his deputy, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, members of the State Executive and advisers for keeping the state running in his absence.

“I am grateful to our team ably led by the deputy governor for keeping the agenda going without me. I am super proud of all our Commissioners, Advisers, Assistants, security agencies and other state government officials for a job well done,” the governor said.

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