Lagos Govt Announces Sanwo-Olu, Family, Aides’ Coronavirus Test Results

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his wife, Ibijoke and other family members have tested negative for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Politics Nigeria understands that the Lagos governor was among the state governors who had a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari in Abuja.

Kyari tested positive for Coronavirus recently, sending fear and panic among governors who had contact with him.

In a tweet on his Twitter handle in the early hours of Friday, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said Sanwo-Olu, his immediate family members and all his aides have also tested negative for the virus.

“COVID-19 Lagos Update: I am happy to announce that COVID-19 Lagos Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the first Lady of Lagos, Joke Sanwo-Olu and their immediate family members as well as aides have all tested negative to COVID-19.

We thank Lagos residents for their concern and support. We urge all to maintain social distancing. Together we can defeat COVID-19. Please stay safe,” he tweeted.

#COVID19Lagos Update
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@NCDCgov @MBuhari @Chikwe_I pic.twitter.com/jqI1e99f5I

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 2, 2020

We thank Lagos residents for their concern and support. We urge all to maintain social distancing.
Together we can defeat #COVID19!
Please stay safe #ForGreaterLagos

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 2, 2020