Embattled former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says she is battling cancer.
It was however not clear what kind of cancer she has, but most times women are hit by breast or ovarian cancer.
Diezani who is being investigated by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) for alleged corruption, has called on Nigerians to support her with prayers.
Speaking through Oscar Onwudiwe, her family’s lawyer, the ex-minister, said she was undergoing cancer treatment in the UK and “hopes to come out strong to face all the allegations”.
“The Madueke family, like most other families, has its own challenges. For instance, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has been receiving treatment for cancer in the UK which started while she was in office,” Onwudiwe said in statement.
“She completed months of chemotherapy just last week and she is scheduled to undergo surgery next week in London.
“The family has been bearing this challenge with prayers and as much grace and fortitude as possible; and would plead with all reasonable Nigerians to pray for her recovery so that she can face these allegations and give account of her stewardship.