I'm hale and hearty-Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige on Thursday refuted the rumour that he collapsed on the floor of House of Representatives during budget defence.

Speaking with our correspondent on the telephone, the minister who said he was in South Africa en route to Nigeria today, described the rumour as a ruse and an attempt by politicians to malign his ability and personality.

He said "It's laughable and a failed cannon targeted at me by never -do- well politicians for selfish interest.

"Tony, Iam not in Nigeria, I attended special morning session function in Zambia and I'm airborne to South Africa where I will be coming into the country tomorrow, the rumours in social media and other quarters have to show how petty people can be.
"I don't see it as anything but I wish to tell those who still play this outdated and obsolete politics of bitterness to embrace change and know that it is no longer business as usual"
"The rumour had shown that I'm a great person. The late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe experienced such dangerous rumour.
" Those who peddle such rumour in history most often visit there before long."

He expressed confidence in President Buhari's administration to weed the country of corrupt leaders who have retarded development in the pass .
He maintained that his ministry shall continue to play the complimentary role of promoting good governance in the country.










Tony Okafor