Foreign Affairs minister, Geoffrey Onyeama recovers from coronavirus

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from coronavirus.

This comes after he tested positive for the virus late last month following throat irritation.

In a tweet Wednesday morning, he announced he has now tested negative after three weeks isolation.

"I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone," he tweeted.

According to the NDDC, Nigeria has recorded a total of 47,290 cases of the coronavirus since it was announced in late February.

By the very special grace of God my latest #COVID19 test result came back NEGATIVE after three weeks isolation.
I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and..

— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) August 12, 2020