The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello, has tested positive for COVID-19.
While announcing this on Friday, Bello said he had already taken two shots of coronavirus vaccine.
He appealed to all those who are yet to be vaccinated to take the jab, commending health workers who are fighting the virus.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19. After a hide and seek period spanning 21 months (1yr 9 months) between COVID-19 and my humble self, the virus finally caught up with me during the dying days of 2021. After feeling unwell from 28th December, I decided to do a COVID-19 test yesterday morning.”
“The result came out positive this morning. Currently doing fine, with some sore throat, feverish feeling and mild running nose. Undertaking treatment and isolation at home.
“I salute and wish all the medical personnel in the FCT and beyond who have been in the front line fighting this pandemic a happy and prosperous new year 2022. I pray for the quick recovery of all of us currently afflicted with COVID-19.
“I have been informed by the experts that my case is mild because I took two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. I appeal to all those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so. Thanks and Happy New year to all.”
The development comes a week after some presidential aides contracted the virus.
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, has recovered from the virus.
