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Founder of Daar Communications, High Chief Raymond Aliegho Dokpesi has tested negative for coronavirus disease and has been discharged from the University of Abuja treatment centre.
Meridian Spy reported weeks ago Dokpesi and seven other members of his family tested positive for coronavirus, days after his son, and chairman of the board of the company, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr was reported to have contracted the disease.
However, Dokpesi and two of his grandchildren have been discharged while the test results of other family members are still being expected.
AIT, on Thursday morning, confirmed he had been discharged after spending two weeks at the Abuja isolation facility.
Dopkesi was full of gratitude to God as he wrote: “I am exceptionally indebted to God Almighty for keeping and protecting me and my entire family all through our isolation at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada Isolation Centre.
“We are better acquainted with the personal sacrifices many Nigerians are making to ensure that we collectively defeat this pandemic. This cuts across the policymakers, the care providers and even the cleaners whose job puts them at constant risk of exposure.”
He also extended his appreciation to Nigerians for their concern and prayers.
He however expressed hope that with well thought-out policies and investment in the country’s health system, the much-needed reform in the health sector could be achieved with the fight against COVID-19.
