- Executive Council meets through video conferencing
Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai says contrary to speculations in the public space, he is yet to test negative of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) health challenge.
The Governor dismissed as untrue claims, especially in the social media, that he has been cured of the virus, saying new test results so far still confirm his positive status
Tweeting on his official handle on Wednesday, Malam el-Rufai, who seemed in high spirit, said the negative condition did not stop him from presiding over the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting through video conferencing.
Governor el-Rufai personally made public his positive coronavirus status on Saturday, March 28, 2020 through a video posted on his verified twitter handle.
However, the Governor, who happens to be the first confirmed case in North-West State, has urged Nigerians, particularly the people of Kaduna State, to ignore fake news over his health status.
According to him, he will personally make public the information after being cleared of the disease by the relevant health authorities in the country..
Meanwhile, the Governor explained in his twitter message that; “Earlier today, between 10am and 2pm, I took few hours during my isolation and chaired a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council.
“I have not been cleared of COVID-19 yet. I will personally announce when I am confirmed negative. Please ignore all fake news even if they are what you wish for” he said.
The governor was full of appreciation for his Deputy, Dr Hadiza Balarabe; Members of the State Executive Council and Advisers for keeping the State running in this trying times of his physical absence from office.
Malam el-Rufai said; “I am grateful to our team ably led by the Deputy Governor for keeping the agenda going without me.
“I am super proud of all our Commissioners, Advisers, Assistants, Security agencies and other state government officials for a job well done.”
