The Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) has directed all lawmakers to go for coronavirus (COVID-19) tests following the death of the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Tunde Braimoh.
Lagos Panorama gathered that the Assembly had been closed for fumigation.
Braimoh, who represented Kosofe Constituency 2, died last Friday after a brief illness and was buried at the Ikoyi Cemetery.
He was said to be close to the late Senator representing Lagos East, Bayo Osinowo, who died on June 15 of suspected COVID-19 complications.
The lawmaker representing Ifako Ijaiye Constitutency 1, Temitope Adewale, in a statement on Tuesday, said he had gone for the test, adding his result returned negative.
Mr Adewale said that he had submitted himself for the COVID-19 test and the result was negative.
“As directed by the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Sunday, I went and submitted myself for the COVID-19 test, and I have gotten my result. The test result came out negative.
“To this end, it is our collective responsibility to be more careful and observe all the stipulated and given rules to help us prevent the transmission of this deadly virus.
“Wash your hands for 30 seconds regularly, avoid social gatherings, maintain social distancing and at all times wear a face mask.
“The use of hand sanitisers should become a habit and finally, avoid touching your face and nose,” he said.
Mr Adewale, Chairman, House Committee on Transportation, said there was need to fight the pandemic, which was beyond keeping safe but also to also know their status.
The lawmaker thanked his constituents for their love, support and care, adding that he won’t be receiving any visitors for now
