The newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has been hospitalized in Abuja, reportedly falling victim to acute poisoning.
Sources close to the family express growing concerns about the limited time available to save her life.
According to reports from the Peoples Gazette, she has been admitted to the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi, where she has been on a breathing machine for four days
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No details of the poisoning
The details of the poisoning are still unclear, and the family is struggling with the crisis.
There is a disagreement between the family and the Ministry over where the Minister should receive treatment.
Her family wants to move her
Sources claim that the permanent secretary of the Ministry, Ngozi Onwudike, has advocated for keeping the Minister at the Federal Medical Centre, citing its status as a public hospital with services that wouldn’t impose substantial charges on the government.
However, the family allegedly rejects this stance and desires to move her to a private hospital, citing financial constraints.
The situation has become more intense as the permanent secretary has not responded to phone calls.
Tinubu charges new inaugurated ministers to meet Nigerians’ expectations
In another news, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated his newly appointed ministers on Monday, setting a tone of high expectations and urging them to work diligently to fulfill the expectations of Nigerians.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Conference Hall in the Presidential Villa, attended by dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.
In his address to the ministers, Tinubu stressed the importance of serving the country with integrity, dignity, and a commitment to deliver on their various assignments.
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