President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is receiving top-quality medical care in Nigeria after being involved in an accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. President Tinubu made this known in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The statement revealed that the president held a telephone conversation with Anthony Joshua and his mother, during which he expressed condolences over the death of two of the boxer’s associates, wished him a speedy recovery, and offered prayers, with Joshua confirming that he is receiving the best possible medical care. “I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call. “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,” the President said. Earlier, in a statement on X, President Tinubu—who is currently abroad—expressed profound sympathy for the boxer over the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The statement read: “I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride. “In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny. “I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.” Veritas Nexus reports that Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people, with the Federal Road Safety Corps attributing the incident to over speeding.
Anthony Joshua Accident: Tinubu Gives Reassurance After Speaking With Boxer
