Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has been certified to have recovered from coronavirus as he has tested negative.
Recall that he was announced to have tested positive to the disease on March 24.
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to the Governor, Mr Muktar Gidado, in a statement disclosed that having recovered, Bala Mohammed had been discharged.
Said he: “All praise be to Allah, Who by His Grace has returned the Second Test of His Excellency negative.
“The governor wishes to thank the people of Bauchi State for their prayers and support throughout his period of isolation and treatment; he equally appreciates the show of love and compassion from all Nigerians.
“Now that the governor has been discharged, the best way our people will display their appreciation is to observe the rules of social distancing, wash their hands with soap or use hand sanitisers.”
The governor’s aide added: “It is equally imperative to remind residents to continue to pray for a coronavirus free Bauchi State and Nigeria.
“Residents, especially those in the state capital, are enjoined to remain calm and not to engage in any frenzy celebrations that will culminate in overcrowding and expose others to infection.
“The governor is also aware that the people may want to come and felicitate with him. However, this will lead to overcrowding and will violate social distancing.
“Gov. Mohammed, therefore, requests that you stay at home to pray for him, pray for the state and the country.”
