Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), reportedly slumped outside his office on Tuesday and was rushed to a private hospital in Abuja for medical attention.
His aide, Nweke, who disclosed this in a statement attributed the incident to an untreated knee injury, which caused Maina to lose balance and hit his head on the staircase
“The incident occurred following complications arising from an untreated knee injury, which caused him to lose balance and fall, resulting in his head hitting the staircase,” the statement reads.
“Medical personnel present promptly administered first aid, after which he was rushed to a private hospital in Abuja for urgent medical attention.
“Dr. Maina is currently receiving close medical care and remains under observation.
“Following preliminary medical assessment, one of the attending doctors advised that arrangements be considered for an air ambulance medical evacuation should his condition not stabilise within a short period.
“His family and medical team are closely monitoring his progress. The family appeals to the public for prayers, understanding, and respect for privacy at this critical time.”
Maina was recently released from the Kuje prison where he served jail time following conviction for pension fraud.
In November 2021, a federal high court in Abuja convicted him on charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of over N2 billion.
