President is healthier than 80% of Nigerians, minister Ngige boasts

Minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, has revealed he believes President Muhammadu Buhari is healthier than 80 percent of the Nigerian population.

Speaking with journalists in Awka, Anambra state capital, Ngige said as a doctor, he can boast of the president’s good physical and mental health.

“That man (Buhari) you see there is healthier than 80 percent of Nigerians,” PUNCH quoted the minister as saying.

“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 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 per cent of Nigerians.”