29th July, 2020
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede has tested negative for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) after his fifth test.
Fakorede, who is also the youngest commissioner in Nigeria’s history, had on the 26th of June announced that he tested positive for Coronavirus without any symptoms/breakdown.
According to a statement sent to P.M News by Special Assistant to the commissioner, Nosa Semota, Fakorede disclosed that his 5th test eventually came negative on Wednesday.
He wrote; “This past month has been quite eventful. On the 24th of June 2020, I tested positive for COVID-19.
“Despite being asymptomatic, I’ve had to be in self-isolation for the past thirty-three days. It was a surreal moment and a cogent reminder that at the end of the day, no human is immutable.
“Having religiously adhered to the self-isolation rules and subjected myself to various medical checks and prescriptions given by the NCDC, I am glad to inform you that I tested negative to Covid-19 today the 29th of July 2020.
“l recognize and continue to commend the efforts of my principal, the Executive Governor of Oyo state Engineer Seyi Makinde and the various agencies working to address the pandemic in the State.
“Thanks to everyone who reached out to me. I appreciate your love and care. As a Statesman, it is my duty to remind you of your personal responsibility towards this pandemic.
“COVID-19 is not a death sentence but it is real, and we need to keep maintaining social distancing, wash our hands as often as we can, and adhere to social restriction rules.
“May God bless and keep every one of us. Stay safe and stay strong.”