Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has assured he is sound, calm and in good spirit despite been infected with coronavirus.
He however regretted not been there to perform his duty, which is to serve the indigenes of the state due to his condition.
The governor tested positive to COVID-19 and has been on self-isolation, which will last for 14 days.
A close friend of the governor, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, also tested positive for the deadly virus.
But the Governor, who spoke through Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, in a statement in Bauchi, the state capital on Friday, assured he is strong, capable and equal to the tasks of governing the people.