Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, FFK, has called on Nigerians to set their differences aside and fight the coronavirus which has been confirmed in the country.

The first case of coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19 was confirmed in Lagos by the Federal Ministry of Health after an Italian man returned from a visit to his country.

In a series of tweets, Femi Fani-Kayode urged Nigerians to come together and fight against the virus which was first confirmed in China and has claimed over 2801 lives.

He wrote: “Let’s set our differences aside &stand AS ONE to fight this evil plague called #coronavirus that has afflicted our shores. The FG must be pro-active and we must do our part &pray. May God defend our people &protect our shores.

“The honourable Minister of Health has announced a confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State

“The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020. #CoronaVirusUpdates #coronavirusus #coronavirusnigeria.”

Let's set our differences aside &stand AS ONE to fight this evil plague called #coronavirus that has afflicted our shores.The FG must be pro-active& we must do our part &pray. May God defend our people &protect our shores.#CoronaVirusUpdates #coronavirusus #coronavirusnigeria

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) February 28, 2020