The newly confirmed minister, Balarabe Abbas Lawal says he slumped during his screening at the senate due to exhaustion.
Speaking with newsmen, the minister-designate explained that he got the news of his nomination on Tuesday and had stayed up all night preparing for his ‘big day’ atctge Senate
Abbas Lawal said: “It is basically exhaustion. I got the news of my nomination yesterday and I had to come from Kaduna.
“There were so many things to do which I attended to throughout the night.
“What happened today is as a result of pure exhaustion.
“I want to thank the Senate for their understanding particularly the senators from my State who all gathered around me since yesterday and the medical team who took care of me.
“I am alright now, nothing is wrong with me. What I experienced was pure exhaustion which can happen to anybody”.
Recall that the Kaduna State nominee collapsed on Wednesday while being screened on the floor of the Senate.
During his interrogation, Abbas Lawal passed out after which concerned senators raced to his aid and immediately called for help.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio was heard requesting for water and sugar to revive the ministerial nominee.
“Water, water! Can you give him sugar and water? Can someone bring water and sugar? Please call Dr. Wale!” Akpabio exclaimed.
He immediately directed all cameramen to leave the chamber as the senators tried to save his life.
