Did FG Sponsor Education Minister's 27-days Medical Trip Abroad? Minister Speaks as He Arrives Abuja

Posted by Odinaka on Tue 17th Oct, 2017 - tori.ng

The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwuka, has returned to the country after spending 27 days in the United States on medical vacation.

Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwukah.

While speaking with journalists shortly after he arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 6 p.m. on Monday, the Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwuka, who has returned to the country after spending 27 days in the United States on medical vacation, said he did not receive any funds from the federal government for the trip.

The minister said; “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.”

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.”