President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee, Abbas Balarabe has finally opened up after slumping during his screening at the senate on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.

He said: “It is basically exhaustion. I got the news of my nomination yesterday and I had to come from Kaduna.”

“There were so many things to do which I attended to throughout the night.”

“What happened is as a result of pure exhaustion.”

“I want to thank the Senate for their understanding particularly the senators from my State (Kaduna) who have all gathered around me since yesterday and the medical team who took care of me.”

“I am alright now, nothing is wrong with me. What I experienced was pure exhaustion which can happen to anybody.”

For those who don’t know, the Senate has confirmed Balarabe as minister.