The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has tested negative for coronavirus.
In series of tweets on her handle, Dr. Ramatu revealed that the result of the test which she took on Wednesday, came out negative on Thursday.
“Dear compatriots, I am glad to inform you that my results came out this afternoon and tested negative to #COVID-19,” she tweeted.
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She, therefore, called on Nigerians to stay safe and “take every precautionary measures as outlined by @NCDC.gov. Together, we are stronger.”
I am glad to inform all my family, friends, associates and colleagues, including the good people of FCT, that I have tested NEGATIVE to #COVID19
I thank Almighty Allah for good health and his infinite grace at these trying times.
— Hajiya (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (@DrRamatuAliyu) March 26, 2020
I will continue to implore you all to take all possible precautions not just for yourself but also for your loved ones
Please, do not panic!
As a nation, we shall come out of this stronger&better
STAY SAFE. STAY STRONG
SIGNED:
Dr RTA, Hon Minister of State, FCT— Hajiya (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (@DrRamatuAliyu) March 26, 2020
On Wednesday, the minister had revealed she was in self-isolation, in line with guidelines issued by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), after coming in contact with persons who had tested positive for coronavirus.
“I have just given my samples to test for #COVID19. I feel well & have been in self isolation since yesterday evening, because, I was in contact with people who tested positive for Corona Virus,” she wrote on Wednesday.
She disclosed that while in isolation, she was working with the council chairmen in the FCT on the prevention of the COVID-19 and sensitisation of the people in the area.
“At the same time actively playing my role in the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19 representing FCT,” she explained.
“I have engaged market women leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, community and youth leaders at the grassroots and area council.”
I have just given my samples to test for #COVID19
I feel well &have been in self isolation since yesterday evening, because, I was in contact with people who tested positive for Corona Virus.
Please stay safe and observe all precautionary measures outlined by @NCDCgov Dr RTA pic.twitter.com/UIXXJpSnyR
— Hajiya (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (@DrRamatuAliyu) March 25, 2020
I have engaged market women leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, community& youth leaders at the grassroots and area council.
We have produced and shared jingles and fliers to educate FCT residents and indigenous inhabitants. @OfficialFCTA#COVID19 #COVID2019
— Hajiya (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (@DrRamatuAliyu) March 25, 2020
My decision to work in isolation is because I do not want to compromise the lives of my dear residents, staff& colleagues, as I await my #covid19 test results
I urge FCT residents to be calm and adhere strictly to the guidance on #COVID2019 prevention
Please remain safe. Dr RTA
— Hajiya (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (@DrRamatuAliyu) March 25, 2020
