The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has gone on self isolation.
Onyeama disclosed this via his twitter handle on Sunday.
“Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately, this time, it came back positive.
“That is life! Win some, loose some. Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best,” Onyeama twitted.
The Foreign Minister is among Members of the Presidential Task Force for COVID-19.
A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report said that all his aides have been directed to go for COVID-19 testing immediately.
Buhari Wishes Oyeama Speedy Recovery
President Muhammadu Buhari has wished the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, quick recovery as he goes into isolation after testing positive to Covid-19 on Sunday.
President Buhari described the minister as a strong pillar of his administration, commending him for tirelessly working to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country as a member of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, and ensuring the safety of Nigerians abroad.
Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as saying, “The country is eternally grateful to Geoffrey Onyeama for his diligence in attracting international support for Nigeria to defeat the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economy. I wish him speedy recovery.”
