The Minister of State
for Education, Anthony Anwuka, has returned to the country after spending 27
days in the United States on medical vacation.
Mr. Anwuka, who
briefed journalists shortly after he arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Airport, Abuja at about 6 p.m. on Monday said he did not receive any funds from
the federal government for the trip.
“The government had no
penny at all inside it. There was no support from the federal government. I did
not ask for it. I only applied for my leave and left. Maybe now that I am back,
I could ask”, the minister said.
The news of the ailing
minister flown to the U.S. was first confirmed by the Minister of Education,
Adamu Adamu, who asked that prayers be said for Mr. Anwuka during a briefing in
Abuja two weeks ago.
Mr. Anwuka revealed
that he was diagnosed of having high cholesterol level adding that all his
medical expenses were footed by his son who is a medical doctor in the U.S. and
the Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, who paid for his plane ticket.
“I went for check-up
and I was told I had a high cholesterol. I then reported to my son, who is a
doctor in the United States. It was my state governor, the Imo State Governor,
Rochas Okorocha, who got me the ticket.
“I went to Aso Rock
and applied for my leave. It was granted and I left on September 18. I am back
to work now. My trip was sponsored by my son and my governor.”
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