Health

Abia Governor’s Aides Test Positive For COVID-19

Two aides of Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has tested negative for COVID-19. 

In a statement on Tuesday, the governor encouraged residents of the state to get involved in the fight against the virus.

He said, “Leading the battle from the front, as your governor, I and all members of the first family subjected ourselves to COVID-19 tests on Saturday, 30th May, 2020 and the results came out negative today.

“Unfortunately, results of two of my aides who also subjected themselves to COVID-19 tests were positive while others turned in negative results.”

The state government had on Sunday directed members of the executive council and Inter-ministerial Committee on COVID-19 to undergo Coronavirus tests.

The directive came following the outcome of tests conducted on close family members of a commissioner in the state, Dr Solomon Ogunji, who died last week.

TruetellsNigeria

Recent Posts

ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0 ENDS ON A HIGH AS HACKATHON WINNERS GET N77.5M CASH REWARD

  A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end…

14 hours ago

Warri agog as Delta Security Trust boss wins Toyota Prado in Glo promo

Warri was agog with excitement on Thursday as the Board Chairman of Delta State Security…

15 hours ago

At UBA Business Series, Experts Say Innovation, Passion Crucial to building Successful businesses

    Building businesses that stand the test of time requires a blend of innovation,…

1 day ago

Breaking: Speaker Obasa Clarifies Negative Perceptions As Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Budget

  Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday…

1 day ago

How Primate Ayodele Foretold Simon Ekpa’s Arrest In 2023 (VIDEO)

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government…

1 day ago

LAWMA INTENSIFIES ENFORCEMENT, SEALS RESTAURANT

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to…

2 days ago