Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The governor disclosed this through his official Twitter handle on Twitter on Monday.
According to Makinde, he had designated a former chief medical director of the University College, Ibadan, as the head of COVID-19 task force while he recovers fully.
He said: “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” he tweeted.
“I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.”
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. pic.twitter.com/SX6UAYBb0S
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) March 30, 2020
