The House of Representatives Chairman on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has narrated how she survived the world ravaging deadly Covid-19, appreciating God for helping her through the scary period.
Akande-Sadipe, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, who made her first appearance today at Oyo Central Senatorial District Meeting since testing positive to COVID-19 early December 2020, said Coronavirus is real.
Narrating how she battled with the deadly coronavirus, Akande-Sadipe explained that she noticed the symptoms of the virus in early December, and immediately had a test that confirmed the positive status.
Prior to the departure with her entourage from her constituency office, she tearfully reunited with her ward chairmen, women leaders, youth leaders and several followers.
Addressing Pressmen in Oyo, Akande-Sadipe said: “I feel great, I thank God for Life and my recovery and I am happy to be here today at this Oyo Central Senatorial District meeting, being my first home outing since the battle with the deadly virus”.
She expressed gratitude to family members, political allies, and colleagues at the House of Representatives, who stood by her in prayer during the ordeal stressing, “Covid-19 is real. During the experience, each passing day was a gift. With God first, proper medication and management, I overcame”
She stated though, she was very careful before the ordeal, her experience has taught her a lesson that truly Covid-19 should not be handled with levity especially amid the family unit and members of the same household.
“I would advise members of my constituency and Nigerians to observe social distancing religiously and wear face masks appropriately until further notice. This is not the time for socializing”, she added.
She advised that when ordinary fever or cough is prolonged, or when that respiratory discomfort is accompanied by joint aches, loss of smell or taste, irritation, body pains, and palpitations, isolate, test and seek medical attention. Covid-19 is deceptive, don’t self-medicate when you feel like you have malaria. Seek medical attention urgently”.
Akande-Sadipe promised members of her constituency continued good representation and enhanced projects that would put Oluyole Federal constituency on the front burner of developmental initiatives.
