The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has disclosed that he tested positive for Covid-19.
The Minister made the disclosure on his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.
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“Did my fourth Covid-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive. That is life! Win some lose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best”, the tweet read.
Did my fourth Covid-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive. That is life! Win some lose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #PTFCOVID19
— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) July 19, 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Onyeama speedy recovery.
Presidential media aide Garba Shehu issued a statement on Sunday describing Onyeama as a strong pillar of the Buhari administration.
The President lauded him for tirelessly working to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country as a member of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, and ensuring the safety of Nigerians abroad.
“The country is eternally grateful to Geoffrey Onyeama for his diligence in attracting international support for Nigeria to defeat the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economy. I wish him speedy recovery,” the President said.
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