The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K, on Wednesday narrated how she battled COVID-19.
This is as she made her first public appearance at Oyo Central Senatorial District meeting.
She tested positive for COVID-19 early December, 2020.
She explained that she noticed the symptoms of the virus in early December, and immediately had a test that confirmed the positive status.
Prior to the departure with her entourage from her constituency office Akande-Sadipe tearfully reunited with her ward chairmen, women leaders, youth leaders and several followers.
Addressing journalists in Oyo, Akande-Sadipe said: “I feel great, I thank God for life and my recovery. I am happy to be here today at this, Oyo Central Senatorial District meeting, being my first home outing since the battle with the deadly virus.”
She expressed gratitude to family members, political allies, and colleagues at the House of Representatives, who she said stood by her in prayer during the ordeal.
“COVID-19 is real. During the experience, each passing day was a gift. With God first, proper medication and management, I overcame,” she said.
The lawmaker explained that though she was very careful before the ordeal, her experience had taught her a lesson that truly COVID-19 should not be handled with levity especially amid the family unit and members of the same household.
“I would advise members of my constituency and Nigerians to observe social distancing religiously and wear face masks appropriately until further notice. This is not the time for socializing,” she said.
She advised that when ordinary fever or cough became prolonged, or when respiratory discomfort was accompanied by joint aches, loss of smell or taste, irritation, body pains, and palpitations, isolate test and medical attention medication should be sought.
“COVID-19 is deceptive, don’t self-medicate when you feel like you have malaria. Seek medical attention urgently,” she warned.
Akande-Sadipe promised members of her constituency continued good representation and enhanced projects that she said would put Oluyole Federal constituency on the front burner of developmental initiatives.
