Oyo’s youngest commissioner, Fakorede, tests positive for COVID-19

The Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in Oyo State , Mr . Seun Fakorede, has tested positive for COVID - 19 .

Fakorede, who is 28 - years - old , told The PUNCH on Friday that he had gone into isolation in order not to spread the disease .

Fakorede, who is the youngest commissioner in Oyo State , said he didn ’ t know how he contracted COVID - 19 because he usually takes all necessary precautions .

He, however , said Nigerians must know that COVID - 19 is not a death sentence as many, including his boss , Governor Seyi Makinde , have beaten the disease .

The commissioner also told The PUNCH that he remained asymptomatic as of Friday morning .

Fakorede said , “ I tested positive for COVID - 19 and I want you to know that there ’ s no cause for any panic as I’ m very well , safe and sound without any symptoms / breakdown .