Reports have it that the chairman was delivering his goodwill speech when he suddenly stopped, staggered back to his seat and laid down.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami and other dignitaries held him, after sometime he was guided out of the hall.

Meanwhile, EFCC has issued a statement saying that her chairman is Hale and hearty.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty."

"This clarification became necessary following an incident today September 16, 2021 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he was giving a goodwill message to the National Identity Day celebration, felt unwell and had to return to his seat."

"He has since received medical attention and is due back at his desk."