President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is receiving the best possible medical care in Nigeria following an accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The President disclosed this on Monday in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, after a telephone conversation with the boxer and his mother.
According to Tinubu, he personally spoke with Joshua to convey his condolences over the death of two of the boxer’s associates in the accident and to wish him a speedy recovery.
“I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital,” the President said.
Tinubu added that he also spoke with Joshua’s mother, who expressed appreciation for the President’s concern and prayers.
“I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call,” he noted.
The President further revealed that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, was present at the hospital and had assured him that everything possible was being done to ensure Joshua received the best medical attention.
“Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was in the hospital with them. The governor assured me that he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best possible attention,” Tinubu said.
Earlier, President Tinubu, who is currently outside the country, had expressed deep sympathy to the boxer in a message posted on X, describing the incident as painful and tragic.
“I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident,” the President wrote, praising Joshua for his courage, discipline, and love for Nigeria, which he said have made him a source of national pride.
He also prayed for Joshua’s recovery and for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the crash.
Reports confirm that the accident, which occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, claimed the lives of two people. The Federal Road Safety Corps attributed the incident to overspeeding.
