Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has tested positive for Coronavirus.

He made this announcement  via his Twitter handle on Monday. The statement read, 

“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is positive. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” he said.

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The governor, urged residents of the state to comply with directives aimed at curbing coronavirus in the state. He added that  his deputy, Prof Temitope Alonge, would take over as the head of the COVID-19 Task Force.

“I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully.

“Please, continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe,” he added.

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BREAKING: GOVERNOR MAKINDE TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS 