President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate medical treatment for second Republic Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme, outside the country.
The approval followed a brief the President received Friday on the medical condition of the former Vice-President.
The approval covers the immediate charter of an Air Ambulance for the emergency movement and the cost of treatment.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, GARBA Shehu noted that the President prayed that God will grant the elder statesman speedy recovery.
It will be recalled that the former Vice-President was reported to have collapsed in his home a few days after the celebration of his 85th birthday with members of his family.
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A statement signed by a family member, Laz Ekwueme, later indicated that he had regained consciousness
According to him “His doctors confirm that he is stable, but he will remain under close medical attention in the meantime.
The family had used the opportunity to express its profound gratitude to all Nigerians who have shown concern over this development and requests their sustained support and prayers as he continues to make a full recovery.”
He was treated at Neurosurgery section at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Memfys Hospital.
His illness had caused anxiety among his family members and political friends until the statement was released by his family.
Tony Aileen, Abuja
