Aliko Dangote tests negative for coronavirus

Billionaire businessman and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has tested negative for coronavirus.

Dangote’s health status came under public attention after reports of physical contact with sthe Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who tested positive for the virus.  Dangote confirmed his test result through his verified twitter handle.

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.”