Maina hospitalised after collapsing at office premises

The former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has been admitted to a private hospital in Abuja after collapsing at his office premises on Tuesday.

His media assistant, Emmanuel Nweke, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that Maina fell while attempting to access the office, after losing his balance on the staircase and hitting his head.

Nweke said the incident was caused by complications linked to an untreated knee injury, which had affected Maina’s stability.

He revealed that medical personnel who were nearby quickly rendered first aid before Maina was taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Nweke added that Maina is currently under close medical supervision, noting that doctors have advised that an air ambulance evacuation may be considered if his condition fails to stabilise within a short time.

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Nweke said: “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 Correctional Centre, where he served a prison sentence after being convicted in connection with pension fund fraud.

A Federal High Court in Abuja, in November 2021, found him guilty of money laundering-related offences involving over N2bn.

He was first arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in October 2019 on a 12-count charge, which he denied.

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