The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, and his wives have
tested negative for coronavirus which has killed many people globally.
This was contained in a statement signed by the former
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria’s son, Adam Sanusi, on Sunday.
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, who is also
Sanusi’s friend, tested positive for the disease.
In the statement, Sanusi urged Nigerians to comply with
government’s directives, adding that being infected with coronavirus was not a
death sentence.
The statement read in part, “We have been inundated with
calls asking about the health and safety of my father (Sanusi) especially given
the number of visitors he received on arrival in Lagos, and a number of
contacts he had who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or were in contact
with persons who tested positive.
“As for my father, on March 25, he and all our mothers
submitted samples for the COVID-19 test. These samples were taken at home under
the supervision of Dr. Alero Roberts, the second Vice Chairman of the
Association of Public Health Professionals.
“On March 27, Dr. Roberts conveyed the results and all of
them were negative. We hope this information will allay the concerns of all
those who are asking.”
Earlier, Sanusi had barred guests from visiting him, urging
them to stay safe in their homes.
In a video that surfaced online, Sanusi said, “I take this
opportunity to thank all friends and well-wishers who have been trooping in
from different parts of the country to visit me and express solidarity in these
times.
“I will like, however, to urge our friends, relative and
well-wishers to listen to the advisories given by the Ministry of Health that
suggest that consistent movement and travelling expose people to the risk of
contracting the coronavirus.
“At this time, and given the nature of this pandemic and the
ease with which it is transferred from person to person, we will like to advise
all friends and well-wishers to defy any trip to Lagos unless they are
necessary to see us.
“We can speak on the telephone, we know you are with us, we
know you love us and praying for us. But your health and safety are important
to us. When this pandemic eases, and the situation improves we look forward to
receiving.”
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