Former Ogun State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Bukola Olopade has tested positive for COVID-19.
Olopade who had been in self-isolation made the result known in a video posted online on Thursday.
He had on Tuesday announced that he took the test and promised to make the outcome public.
“A few days ago I did make a video that I have been tested for COVID-19, I did promise to make it public once it was done and it has come out a couple of hours ago, that I tested positive for COVID-19,” Olopade said in a video he posted on Thursday.
“As you all know, it’s not a death sentence, it’s not the end of the world, I feel no symptoms, I feel great and I feel healthy. But I have been called in and I have packed my stuff ready to go in for observation and by the special grace of God, I will come out with a clean bill of health.”
“Remember, stick to all advice given by the government, all health bodies, the World Health Organization. Please stay at home, do your social distancing, wash your hands,” he appealed.
“This (coronavirus) is no respect of anybody or any borders,” he noted.
