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Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, and Hafsat, his wife, have tested negative for coronavirus.

In a statement on Thursday, Abba Anwar, chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, quoted Ganduje as saying he is praying for the quick recovery of all those that have tested positive for COVID-19.

“We thank Almighty Allah for this result which shows negative. That is how He (Allah) wishes,” Ganduje said.

“All those whose results are positive, we will continue praying for their quick recovery from the illness. Irrespective of race, nationality, ethnicity, social status, political or religious affiliations.

“It is our responsibility to see that this deadly COVID-19 is fought from all angles, so as to have a safer and healthier society.

“We thank Almighty Allah that up to this time there is no reported case in Kano. May Allah save those from other states in the country and other affected nations of the world.”

The governor said his administration would penalise anyone who fails to adhere to the preventive measures laid out, adding that residents should wash their hands always.

“Staying at home is safer, healthier and most appropriate. I also urge Nigerians to strictly abide by directives given by the federal government as another mechanism in containing the spread of the disease,” he said.

The governor said his administration would do all it could to prevent the disease from spreading to the state.

Kano has not recorded any case of COVID-19.