Abass Lawal Balarabe, who was nominated for a ministerial position, collapsed while standing at the podium in the Senate. He slumped right after delivering his opening statements.
Upon witnessing this, Senate President Godswill Akpabio promptly requested a doctor to provide medical assistance to Balarabe.
Furthermore, Akpabio swiftly instructed the Senate to convene into a closed-door meeting.
He then informed the television cameras present to cease recording the session.
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