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During the course of the interrogation, Lawal, who exhibited clear signs of fatigue, suddenly lost consciousness, prompting the senators present to promptly provide assistance and promptly contact emergency services.
Upon the immediate occurrence of the incident, Senate President Godswill Akpabio was observed making a request for water and sugar in order to revive the ministerial nominee.
The individual exclaims for water. Is it possible to provide him with a mixture of sugar and water? Could someone kindly provide water and sugar? Kindly contact Dr. Wale, please. Akpabio expressed with enthusiasm.
Akpabio thereafter issued a directive for the cameramen to vacate the chamber, as the senators endeavored to preserve the well-being of the ministerial nominee.
At the time of this report's filing, he was transported to the hospital, and his current medical status remained undisclosed.
In a written correspondence addressed to Akpabio, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally requested the confirmation of three supplementary nominations for cabinet positions on Tuesday.
As per an official release, the Senate has received the names of three ministerial nominees: Dr. Jamila Bio, Abbas, and Olawale Olawande.
Tinubu additionally expressed his desire for the expeditious approval and confirmation of the nominees, as conveyed in the letter presented during the plenary session of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly by Akpabio.
On August 21, 2023, President Tinubu appointed a group of individuals to serve as members of his cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony for these 45 Ministers took place at the State House in Abuja.
The Senate conducted a screening process for a total of 48 nominations. Following the completion of the screening process, the Senate conducted a vote and subsequently confirmed 45 individuals, thereby excluding three nominees.