Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, has recovered from the coronavirus infection.
Mr Shehu was among aides of President Muhammadu Buhari said to have contracted the deadly virus last week.
Announcing his recovery on Facebook Wednesday afternoon, he thanked God and his well wishers who cared.
“I thank Almighty Allah for my speedy recovery from COVID-19,” Mr Shehu announced. “My prayers and deepest respect are for all of you, who prayed, called or texted expressing your concerns for me.”
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those afflicted with disease that originated from China in 2019.
“May all of our countrymen and women still afflicted with the virus fight this scourge with all their might and get well soon.”