Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, is celebrating his 61st birthday in isolation while receiving treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Last year, he celebrated his 60th birthday with people with disabilities.
However, in a Twitter thread on Wednesday, Mr Okowa said he was grateful and had no doubt that the state would get through the difficult times.
“I celebrate a new year — isolating alongside my beautiful wife, Edith, I am grateful for the mercy of Almighty God over my family, my administration and most importantly, our great state, Delta,” he wrote.
“We have all faced challenges due to this pandemic, however, we have addressed them head-on, knowing fully well that we will all emerge better and stronger from this.
“As I have reiterated throughout this pandemic: I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that we will get through this together.
“Therefore, today, my deepest prayer is for God to protect all of us, guide us in all our affairs, and show humanity his abundant mercy and grace as we collectively battle COVID-19.
“Again, I urge you and your loved ones to please #StaySafe, and I thank you all for the birthday wishes!”
Okowa announced on July 1 that he and his wife, Edith, had tested positive for COVID-19, just days after one of his daughters tested positive.
