SUNRISE NEWS, Ekiti. July 23, 2020 The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has been speaking from isolation. He said he is okay and is not having any adverse effects or symptoms of the novel COVID-19.
Fayemi had on Wednesday announced on his verified Twitter handle that his third results of COVID-19 tests had turned out positive and had gone into self-isolation as part of measures to curb spread of the infection.
In a viral video circulated on Facebook, WhatsApp, Youtube and other social media platforms on Thursday and seen by our reporter, the governor said he would soon resume duties to render services to the people of the state.
He stated the COVID-19 was not a hoax, urging the public to adhere to the established protocols, especially personal hygiene, social distancing and use of face mask, for protection and curbing the spread of the virus.
While expressing optimism that he would come out of isolation hale and hearty, Fayemi applauded Nigerians, most especially the Ekiti ketes for their outpouring love, concern and prayers for him since he made the announcement.
Fayemi said: “This morning, I shared on my twitter handle about my COVID- 19 results which came out positive. I have decided to do this for the generality of Ekiti people and to reassure everyone that I am Okay.
“I have basically kept myself, which is the protocol , but only to see my doctor. I want to tell our people that COVID-19 is real , if there are people out there who think there is nothing like that, it is real.
“So, it is important you wear your face masks, wash your hands regularly and maintain social distancing at every opportunity and keep to yourself, that is the least we could do.
“We could only care, it is God who heals. I thank our people for their solidarity and effusive messages of prayers I have received across Ekiti, Nigeria and even from outside Nigeria.
“Everybody has extended their prayers to me and I believe by the grace of God I shall come out of this healthy and physically back on duty to services to our people. Thank you”, the governor stated.
