Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Akin Abayomi, has tested negative for Coronavirus, an official of the state government announced on Monday.

Gbenga Omotosho, the commissioner for information in the state, confirmed this development.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Abayomi tested positive for the virus last week Monday.

Mr Abayomi has been leading the battle against coronavirus in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos.

According to a statement released by Mr Omotosho on Twitter, he said the commissioner recovered and tested negative for the virus.

"It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative test for COVID-19 of the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Professor Ak...