I used my isolation period to seek forgiveness – Niger gov

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State on Tuesday said he used his two weeks of isolation to seek for forgiveness from God.

Governor Bello had announced on his Twitter handle eight days ago that he tested positive for COVID-19 and that he was proceeding on isolation.

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The governor, who completed his isolation period on Tuesday, visited the state House of Assembly.

According to him, “two weeks in isolation have taught me a lesson, coronavirus (COVID-19) is real. We need to be careful and I advise citizens to adhere strictly to all COVID-19 protocol.

“I used the two weeks in isolation to reflect on the plans for 2021 and seek for forgiveness from the God. We also need to be careful when contracted not to infect our family members,” he said.

Bello who spent over one hour with the legislators in a closed door meeting while speaking with journalists stated that he was in the house to appreciate the lawmakers who showed concern and love during his isolation.

He also appealed for quick passage of the 2021 budget and discussed on how to enhance development of the state.