By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The ranks of state governors in Nigeria who contracted COVID-19 and fully recovered swelled on Tuesday with the announcement by the Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, that himself, wife, Edith, and daughter who have been battling the dreaded virus have finally recovered, having tested negative.
Six Nigerian governors – Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Okowa – have all contracted the novel coronavirus.
Last week, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, announced that his wife, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, their son, and some of the wife’s aides had tested positive for COVID-19.
With okowa’s recovery, all the six governors have now fully recovered and resumed duty,.
Okowa announced that he and his wife had tested positive on July 1.
His daughter who tested positive has also recovered after spending 21 days in an isolation centre in the state.
Okowa who broke the news Tuesday on his verified Facebook account said that members of his family have all tested negative to the disease.
He thanked God for his recovery and appreciated Deltans for their prayers.
He said, “My wife, my daughter and I have tested negative for COVID 19, along with other members of the family.
“We give God all praise and wish to appreciate all who have interceded for us in prayers.”
He appealed to residents to adhere to the relevant protocols aimed at combating the spread of the virus.
“I appeal to all residing in Delta to obey all instructions/regulations in our collective fight to stop the transmission of the virus. God bless you all.”