Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has tested negative for coronavirus as confirmed in a tweet he shared today March 29.
Dangote’s health status came under public attention after reports of physical contact with some governors and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who tested positive for the virus.
He wrote; “The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted modern society, affecting our collective health and well-being.
“As a global citizen and business leader, I took the COVID-19 test and the result came back NEGATIVE.
“Coalition Against COVID-19 is an initiative that I am leading with other private sector leaders&our common goal is to support ongoing Government initiatives with our resources in the fight against COVID-19.
“We are in this together and I am optimistic we will overcome.”
However, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 7pm. Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.
The President is expected to speak to Nigerians on the current coronavirus crisis. After much pressure, President Muhammadu Buhari will finally address Nigerians by 7pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof Jesse A. Otegbayo, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
He confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday.
Also, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The governor announced this in a video posted on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday evening.
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