Abdulrasheed Maina, a former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Force, was rushed to an Abuja hospital after collapsing on Tuesday while attempting to enter his office. His media assistant, Emmanuel Ekwe, revealed the situation in a statement released on Wednesday. 

He said that complications from an untreated knee injury were the cause of the tragedy. Mr. Ekwe claims that after the injury, Maina lost his balance and fell, hitting his head on a stairway. He was then sent to a private hospital in the Federal Capital Territory for emergency care.

He said, “Dr Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, slumped on the evening of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, while attempting to access his office premises.

“The incident followed complications from an untreated knee injury, which caused him to lose balance and fall, resulting in his head hitting the staircase.

“Medical personnel present promptly administered first aid, after which they rushed him to a private hospital in Abuja for urgent medical attention.”

Maina is still under strict medical surveillance, Ekwe continued, adding that medical professionals are keeping an eye on his condition despite his family's request for seclusion.

“Dr Maina is currently receiving intensive medical care and remains under observation. Following a preliminary medical assessment, one of the attending doctors advised that arrangements for an air ambulance medical evacuation be considered should his condition fail to stabilise within a short period.

“His family and medical team continue to monitor his progress closely.

“The family appeals to the public for prayers, understanding, and respect for their privacy at this critical time. Further updates will be communicated as developments unfold,” the statement read.

Maina was convicted of pension fraud and served a jail sentence before being released from Kuje Correctional Center.

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