“Buhari healthier than 80 per cent of Nigerians” – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said Nigerians shouldn’t doubt President Buhari’s state of health.
Buhari’s media team had earlier said his 800m walk during the Sallah celebration was an indication of his good health.
Ngige further said that contrary to the believe that Buhari is too old for leadership, he is actually at the best age to offer mature leadership, as older people make better leaders.
“That man (Buhari) you see there is healthier than 80 percent of Nigerians. 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 said.
“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% of Nigerians.”
Ngige also noted that when Malaysia was in trouble, politically and economically, it had to call on 93-year-old Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad to lead it as prime minister.
