SAN FRANCISCO, September 04, (THEWILL) – The Minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is healthier than a large percent of Nigerians as he dismissed concerns raised about the president’s age and health, and how it may affect the discharge of his duties.
Ngige made the declaration in a chat with journalists in Awka, the Anambra state capital, saying as a medical doctor, he could boast of the president’s good physical and mental health.
He likened Nigeria to Malaysia, saying when the Asian country was in trouble politically and economically, it depended on a 93-year-old Mahathir bin Mohamad to lead it.
“That man (Buhari) you see there is healthier than 80 percent of Nigerians,” he said.
“I’m a medical doctor; I can tell you authoritatively that he is healthier than most people who see his health as an issue.
“He sits for over eight hours during our executive meetings. While some of us would be going for tea break to stretch our legs, Mr President would sit on his seat continuously, drinking only water.
“I can tell you authoritatively as a medical doctor of over three decades standing that Mr President is physically and mentally healthy. He is healthier than 80 per cent of Nigerians.”
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