The Comptroller -General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede , has described being infected with coronavirus as an humbling experience.
Babandede, who tested positive for coronavirus in March, spoke from isolation for the first time since his admission.
In a video he released on Wednesday night, the immigration boss urged Nigerians to take preventive measures seriously.
He said, “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I will like to thank all my friends, loved ones, officers and men, Muslims and Christians in Nigeria and abroad for the enormous prayers for my quick recovery. I am very grateful for your prayers. In reality, your prayers are helping me recover very quickly.
“I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to be sick because it gives me the opportunity to humble myself, to also know that I am loved by such a large number of people.
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“Today, the 1st of April, I am sending this short video to you to tell you I’m doing well and recovering gradually.
“Please take care always, wash your hands and maintain social distance.
“Continue to pray that Nigeria does not head towards any disaster. The numbers are still small but continue to pray that it does not grow.
“I send my love to you, especially people from my village – people from Kano, Lagos, Abuja, everywhere I can’ t even mention. Thank you for your love. Maa Salam.”
Nigeria now has a record of 174 coronavirus cases with nine discharged and two deaths.
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