Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi has narrated how he fought and won the battle against the deadly COVID-19 virus, stressing that the virus is not a hoax and everybody must take precautions.

Kayode Alabi who spoke through his

Chief Press Secretary, Modupe Joe, said in a statement that the Deputy Governor tested negative on Friday  evening 28th August 2020 after two rounds of COVID-19 tests.

“It is with great joy that I announce to you that I tested negative to Coronavirus. I want to use this medium to appreciate God, the Author and Finisher of my faith and also to thank everyone who stood by me during this trying period”

“Equally to be thanked is my boss, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his uncommon commitment to the fight against COVID-19 and his leadership. I am also grateful to the Technical Committee members.”

The statement further reiterated that COVID-19 is real and deadly and urged Kwarans to take responsibility by adhering to the medical protocols and government guidelines to eradicate the virus.

“I wish to restate that COVID-19 is real. Let us all come together and fight this common enemy to a halt”, the statement concluded.