The Minister of the Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has join concerned citizens of Oyo state and family and friends of the state Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde to wish him a quick recovery after he confirmed testing positive to COVID-19.
This is coming as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayo Adelabu also extended his wishes for Makinde for a speedy recovery and abundance of health going forward.
The two APC chieftain said this in a press release released on Tuesday, March 31.
The Minister commended Governor Makinde for reinforcing the key messaging for slowing down the spread of the virus by deciding to self-isolate even though he is currently asymptomatic.
Mr. Dare said “Your Excellency. I am sorry to hear about your test result on the corona virus. Let me join all concerned citizens of Oyo state and your family and friends to wish you a quick recovery from the effect of the corona virus.
“I pray the God will heal you and will see you through the period of isolation. Thank you for the courage to be open about it and surely you will bounce back fully ready to continue to govern Oyo State.
“I am certain that you will surely overcome this condition soon having promised to go into self-isolation as required,” the Minister stated.
In the same manner, Oloye Adelabu said Makinde’s decision to self-isolate in line with government’s measures to reduce the transmission of the virus is right and commendable.
“May God give us strength in these trying times.
“This is a time for us all to shun petty politics, and for all hands to be on deck in order to contain and eradicate COVID19 in our dear state and Nigeria as a whole.
“We must support the efforts of government by following the safeguarding guidelines they have provided as this will help reduce the spread of the virus.
“The government must also be supported by capable and well meaning indigenes and residents to provide adequate treatment to those who are already infected.
“In my personal effort to provide support in these trying times, in addition to various programmes we currently have in place to provide succour to the people which include but not limited to distribution of preventive items like sanitisers, nose masks, hand gloves, palliatives like food, water and minimal cash transfers to the indigents and the needy, we will also be liaising with relevant authorities including the NCDC and UCH to see how we can support their current medical initiatives and crisis management plan.”
