Lagos Health Commissioner Recovers From COVID-19
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi has recovered from coronavirus after testing negative.
According to a statement disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy , Gbenga Omotosho, he said Abayomi retook the test on Sunday and the result return negative.
“It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative test for COVID-19 of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi.
“Following the mandatory isolation, the Commissioner retook a COVID-19 PCR test which returned negative yesterday evening.
“Professor Abayomi is grateful and humbled by the deep concern shown and expressed by Executive Council members, civil servants, Lagos residents, Nigerians both locally and in diaspora, through prayers, messages, phone calls and gifts.
“He will be returning to his full duties gradually and remain resolute in delivering the mandate of Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he says stood by him steadfastly in these trying times and is very appreciative.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu, the incident commander, is excited by the news and urges Lagosians to realize that COVID-19 is still with us, they should keep obeying the guidelines- washing their hands, wearing face masks and avoiding large gatherings, among others.”
