The governor of Cross Rivers state, Ben Ayade has directed commissioner of health, Betta Edu to oversee the treatment of former senate president, Joseph Wayas in London, United Kingdom.
Recall that the second republic senate president was said to have been battling undisclosed health challenges since 2013 and was flown to London for medical care.
This was contained in a statement released by Ayade’s spokesperson, Christian Ita.
The spokesperson said the governor directed the commissioner to ensure that Wayas is nursed back to health.
“Following information that former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas is ill in London, His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade has directed that the Cross River State Government takes over the management of his health immediately,” Ita said.
“Consequently, His Excellency has ordered the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu, to visit the ailing statesman in London and oversee his treatment.
“The governor further directs the Commissioner to ensure that no expense is spared in the effort to nurse Dr. Wayas back to health.”