Governor Nasir El -Rufai of Kaduna State has tested positive for coronavirus .
He is in self -isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control .
He said , “ Earlier this week , I submitted a sample for the Covid – 19 test . The result came in this evening , and I regret to say that it is positive .
“According to the protocols for managing Covid – 19 , I am in self -isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the NCDC for someone that is no showing symptoms .
“I wish to appeal to the people of Kaduna State to continue to closely observe the preventive measures already announced .
“It is most important that everybody should do their utmost to stay safe , stay home and stay alive .
“The Deputy Governor is chairing our Covid – 19 Taskforce and will continue to issue statements from time to time.”
