Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede has confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus.
Hon Fakorede was among the three state executive council members tested positive for the virus.
Fakorode, who’s the youngest cabinet member in Oyo State, announced this in a series of tweets on Twitter handle on Friday.
“I tested positive for COVID-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for any panic as I’m very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown.
“Before the test result came in, I had no inkling that I was going to test positive. This was because, despite the demands of the office I occupy, I have been careful since COVID-19 crept into our world — I took the test just like others and didn’t nurse any fear.
“I have immediately followed and adhered strictly to the directives of the Incident Management for the Oyo State Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
“COVID-19 is not in anyway a death sentence — So, while I acknowledge my Principal, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the efforts he has put in place to tackle the pandemic, I want to further urge us all to continue to do everything to minimize the spread of this virus.
“I will remain in isolation till I fully recover, I will fight this, victoriously — please continue to comply with all the directives of the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay safe!”
I tested positive for COVID-19 and I want you to know that there's no cause for any panic as I'm very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown. #FightingCovid19 #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/i9fK5gTcEA
— A S I W A J U (@TheSeunFakorede) June 26, 2020
On Thursday, Ibadan, Oyo state capital was frown into frenzy mood over the death of former governor Abiola Ajimobi due to coronavirus complications. Unlike Ajimobi, Governor Seyi Makinde had also tested positive and survived the virus.
