Kwara Deputy Governor’s wife finally free of COVID-19

By Joy Okosieme

The wife of Kwara State Deputy Governor Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi has tested negative to the COVID-19 virus following repeated tests to ascertain her status, the government has disclosed.

Mrs. Abieyuwa and her husband had in August tested positive to the virus and had been undergoing treatment.

“Her Excellency the wife of the Deputy Governor has twice tested negative to the virus after she was successfully managed by a team of government’s medical professionals. The result of her repeat test on Friday September 4th confirmed her to be negative and therefore free of the virus,” Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and spokesman for the COVID-19 Technical Committee, said in a statement.

Ajakaye said the government and the second family of Kwara State thank members of the public for their support and prayers, and commend the medical team for their continued commitment. The government also wished all patients quick recovery and urged members of the public to continue to adhere to all safety measures in order to flatten the curve of transmission in the state.