I am in good spirits –Bauchi Governor

The ailing Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Friday assured the people of the state that he was very sound and in good spirits despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Mohammed, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, are among the public officials that have been infected by the disease in Nigeria.

The governor, who stated this in a goodwill message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Mukhtar Gidado, expressed regret that his condition would not allow him to serve the people of the state at this critical time of need.

He thanked well-wishers for their concern, care, prayers as well as their love, and encouragement

He said: “By God’s grace; we shall have the courage, strength and faith to overcome all the tribulations.

“God is the Greatest! He is sufficient and merciful; may these tests be the utmost expiation of our sins, limitations and inadequacies.

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“Insha Allah; we shall overcome with humility. I wish all the people of Bauchi and Nigeria, Allah’s bountiful blessings, prosperity and protection from the scourge of sickness, insecurity, and poverty.

“Thank God; I am still leading the fight against our numerous challenges from isolation.”

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