World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is recovering in the hospital following a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The accident occurred at midday and involved a Toyota Lexus jeep carrying Joshua and three other people.
Two passengers died in the accident.
They were identified as Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36), a Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina (36), a British citizen.
The Ogun State Government verified the occurrence and expressed condolences to the victims’ families in a statement issued by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.
“Upon receiving information about the accident, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, visited the hospital where Joshua was receiving treatment.”
“He was later joined by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Both governors remained at the hospital for several hours to oversee the situation and ensure that appropriate medical care was provided.”
Speaking further, Governor Abiodun said he personally followed Joshua’s treatment after getting the report.
“As soon as I was informed, I headed straight to the hospital and was later joined by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We both took charge of the situation, oversaw Anthony Joshua’s care, and remained at the hospital for over seven hours,” he said.
Other top officials who visited the hospital included the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Mr. Bukola Olopade.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was fully briefed on the incident.
Government sources said the President spoke separately with Anthony Joshua, his mother, and Governor Abiodun, offering his sympathy and condolences.
The British High Commission was also informed. Its Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Simon Field, visited the hospital and met with Joshua and the two governors, while the families of the deceased were contacted through the Mission.
The Ogun State Government said Joshua is in a stable condition and receiving proper medical care.
“We are comfortable with the doctors and the quality of care at the hospital, and we appreciate the medical team for their professionalism,” Governor Abiodun said.
Authorities have ordered a full investigation into the cause of the accident, with findings to be made public later. The state government said it would continue to give updates as necessary.
