Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says he has tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dangote was said to have had contact with several governors and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, who tested positive
Tweeting on Sunday, Dangote said he was optimistic that the country would overcome the virus.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted modern society, affecting our collective health and well-being,” he said.
“As a global citizen and business leader, I took the COVID-19 test and the result came back NEGATIVE.”
The billionaire businessman continued: “Coalition Against COVID-19 is an initiative that I am leading with other private sector leaders & our common goal is to support ongoing government initiatives with our resources in the fight against COVID-19.
“We are in this together and I am optimistic we will overcome.”
