Our chairman—Abdulrasheed Bawa hale and hearty — EFCC

The Head of Media and Publicity of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, has stated that the chairman of the Commission who collapsed earlier in the day, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, is hale and hearty.

Mr. Uwujaren said this in a statement issued Thursday afternoon.

Mr. Bawa had collapsed while giving a goodwill message at an event at the Presidential Villa but suddenly felt unwell and left the podium abruptly.

Uwujaren said: “The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty.

“This clarification became necessary following an incident today September 16, 2021 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he was giving a goodwill message to the National Identity Day celebration, felt unwell and had to return to his seat.

“He has since received medical attention and is due back at his desk”