Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has tested positive to COVID-19.
El-Rufai made the announcement in a video on Saturday, just as he disclosed that he had gone on self-isolation.
El-Rufai is the first case in the state and the second governor to test positive.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi is the first governor and undergoing treatment.
Said El-Rufai in the video:
“Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the COVID-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive.
“According to the protocols for managing COVID-19, I am in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for someone that is not showing symptoms.
“I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced.
“It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive.
“The Deputy Governor is chairing our COVID-19 Taskforce and will continue to issue statements from time to time.”
