During Wednesday’s ministerial screening at the Senate, Balarabe Lawal, a nominee hailing from Kaduna State, collapsed unexpectedly. Lawal while speaking to Journalists attributed his sudden collapse to exhaustion but reassured the public that he is now in good health.
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Lawal, along with fellow nominees Jamila Ibrahim from Kwara and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo, faced the rigorous screening process, aiming to join the ranks of the 45 ministers previously approved by the Red Chamber back in August.
The screening session was prompted by President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate, requesting confirmation for the nominees, a letter read on the legislative chamber floor just a day before.
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However, the proceedings took an unexpected turn when Lawal, who was the second nominee to be called after Ibrahim, collapsed shortly after concluding his introduction. This sudden incident prompted a rush of concerned individuals to assist him.
After approximately an hour and a closed session of the Senate, Lawal emerged from the chamber with a wry smile.
“I’m alright now. I’ve been treated and I’m alright now. It was basically exhaustion,” he told journalists.
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Although he was unable to take questions due to the incident, the Senate ultimately confirmed his nomination along with those of his fellow nominees.
