Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state has tested positive  for having coronavirus, the governor said on his official twitter handle, today.

“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is positive. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” Makinde said

He noted he has appointed Temitope Alonge, a former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. ”Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe,” he said.

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