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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says he has recovered from COVID-19 infection.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST had reported that the presidential spokesman on Saturday, revealed that he tested positive for the virus.<\/p>\n

According to reports, other officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also contracted the disease which had killed thousands of Nigerians since 2020.<\/p>\n

In an update on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday, Mr Garba thanked \u201cAlmighty Allah for my speedy recovery\u201d from the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

He expressed gratitude to those who prayed and reached out to him when his COVID-19 status was disclosed in the media.<\/p>\n

The post reads, \u201cI thank Almighty Allah for my speedy recovery from COVID-19. My prayers and deepest respect are for all of you, who called or texted expressing your concerns for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay all of our countrymen and women still afflicted with the virus fight this scourge with all their might and get well soon\u201d.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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