The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has confirmed that he tested negative for coronavirus.
Lai Mohammed made his test result known while briefing newsmen.
He revealed that he got his test result on Thursday morning, adding that every member of the President’s Task Force also took coronavirus test.
“Yes I did my test yesterday, early this morning I got the result and it was negative, that’s why I’m here.
“Every member of the Presidential Task Force also took their test yesterday”- he added.
Meanwhile, Nigeria now has 51 confirmed cases of the disease.
“The Federal Government wishes to appeal to all Nigerians not to panic, as the Government is well-equipped to detect and handle any possible case or cases.”-HMIC, Alh. Lai Mohammed#COVID19Nigeria pic.twitter.com/6qhlX3P9ov
— Fed Min of Info & Cu (@FMICNigeria) February 28, 2020
