Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested negative for COVID-19.

The governor had tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic barely a week ago.

Governor Akeredolu in a statewide broadcast said after spending days in isolation, Doctors confirmed him negative after running the test twice.

The governor urged residents of the state to always take precautions against the dreaded virus.

He said despite the challenges, Government will continue to sustain the effort to contain the pandemic.

In another development, Akeredolu has appointed Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi “Tukana” as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Tukana’s appointment follows the resignation of Secretary to Ondo State Government, SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde on Monday.

Akeredolu while confirming the new appointment on his Twitter page wrote,

“Today, I announce the appointment of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi “Tukana” as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to resume immediately following the resignation of Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde.”