Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has recovered from COVID-19. The Minister announced his recovery via his Twitter handle on Wednesday August 12.

“By the very special grace of God, my latest COVID-19 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 numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone.” he tweeted

The minister had announced that he tested positive for the novel virus on July 19.