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March 28, 2020

Updated: El-Rufai test positive for Covid-19

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has explained the rationale behind the appointments offered the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by his administration.

Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai

Executive Governorof Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai

By Ibrahim Hassan

The Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive to the coronavirus.

According to him in a statement on Saturday, “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.”

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“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 no 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.”

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