Recall that the Governor of Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai tested positive to Coronavirus about 4 weeks ago having taken his Twitter page to announce it himself. Today, tweeting from @GovKaduna, he informed the public he had tested negative twice .
Spotting a white t-shirt inscribed with the words “This day this government Kaduna is on the rise again”, he wrote
KADUNA UPDATE: “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results” -Malam Nasir
@elrufai
KADUNA UPDATE: “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results” -Malam Nasir @elrufai pic.twitter.com/bt0XYj1LML
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
I thank Almighty Allah for His grace and mercy. I also acknowledge with gratitude the massive outpouring of sympathy, prayers and public support that followed the disclosure of the infection.
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
My family not only went through the trauma of potentially losing a member, but also the risk of being infected as well. The entire family has been supportive as usual, while my many friends and colleagues from all over the world have sent their prayers and best wishes. pic.twitter.com/mhPvrfGE9r
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020
He also thanked his deputy for taking charge during his quarantine period
I wish to acknowledge our Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, for her reassuring leadership of our team in my absence. Our senior officials have demonstrated admirable commitment & the flexibility to provide governance in circumstances that are so different from the old normal pic.twitter.com/wtM6iMUE71
— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020