The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife and children have tested negative to coronavirus.
The result of the tests was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, in the early hours of Friday via Twitter.
He stated that the governor, his wife, and their immediate family as well as aides all tested negative to Covid-19.
The tweet read: “I am happy to announce that #COVID19Lagos Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu, the first Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu and their immediate family members as well as aides have all tested negative to #COVID19.
“We thank Lagos residents for their concern and support. We urge all to maintain social distancing.
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“Together we can defeat #COVID19!
Please stay safe #ForGreaterLagos”
Meanwhile, Nigeria has recorded 184 cases of the virus with some prominent citizens among the confirmed cases.
The virus so far has infected persons in12 states and Abuja with Lagos leading with 98 cases, followed by the Federal Capital Territory with 38 cases and Osun with 14 cases.
On a positive note, 20 persons have been discharged from treatment centres after making full recovery.
