Oyo Commissioner, 27, tests positive for COVID-19

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede, has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Making the announcement Friday, Fakorede said that he had gone into isolation in line with COVID-19 protocol.

Fakorede, who was once the youngest commissioner in Nigeria, said he didn’t know how he contracted Covid-19 because he usually takes all necessary precautions.

“I tested positive for Covid-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for any panic as I’m very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown,” he said.

“Before the test result came in, I had no inkling that I was going to test positive. This was because, despite the demands of the office I occupy, I have been careful since COVID-19 crept into our world — I took the test just like others and didn’t nurse any fear. I was asymptomatic, I still am, and I remain fearless.

“I have immediately followed and adhered strictly to the directives of the Incident Management for the Oyo State Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

“Covid-19 is not in any way a death sentence — So, while I acknowledge my principal, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the efforts he has put in place to tackle the pandemic, I want to further urge us all to continue to do everything to minimize the spread of this virus.

“I will remain in isolation till I fully recover, I will fight this, victoriously — please continue to comply with all the directives of the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay safe!”