The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa , says he and his family members have recovered from the novel COVID-19.
Okowa had contacted the disease alongside his wife and daughter two weeks ago.
He disclosed the development via his Twitter handle on Tuesday.
The governor and his wife tested positive for the novel Corona Virus about five days after their daughter had contracted the disease.
While posting the news of their recovery, Okowa shared a picture of his wife both wearing a polo with the caption, ‘Testify’, thanked God for their successful treatment.
He appealed to residents of Delta to abide by all guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.
“We give God all praise and wish to appreciate all who have interceded for us in prayers,” he wrote.
“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…Sen, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa”
Delta currently has 1,359 cases of COVID-19.
