BREAKING NEWS: Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai tests positive for coronavirus

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, has disclosed that he has tested positive for the dreaded Covid-19.

He disclosed his status via his official Twitter handle, where he said that he is right now in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for a someone that is not showing symptoms.

The out spoken Governor, however appeals to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced.

He said; "It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe, stay home and stay alive".

Meanwhile the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe is chairing a meeting of the State Standing Committee on Covid-19

See his Tweet below:

KADUNA UPDATE: Malam Nasir @elrufai has disclosed that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He is in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for a someone that is not showing symptoms. pic.twitter.com/5lqfvWc4zv

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) March 28, 2020