Dora Akunyili in critical condition

Mrs Akunyili, Former NAFDAC Director General and one-time Minister of Information who is one of the delegates at the on-going national confab was admitted at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja a few days ago after her condition worsened. Its been reported that she has been rushed to the airport to seek immediate medical attention abroad. Though earlier report was that she will be most likely to be flown abroad in the coming days.

According to people close to her, Mrs. Akunyili was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and had spent several months in the US receiving treatment.