The Governments of Lagos and Ogun states, on Wednesday, confirmed the discharge of boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, from hospital following Monday’s accident on the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway.
This is contained in a joint statement by Mr Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Information and Mr Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information, Lagos State.
According to the statement, the tragic road accident claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina.
The two state governments once again commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as painful and deeply unfortunate.
They prayed that Almighty God would grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and give their families and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
The statement disclosed that Anthony Joshua and his mother were at a funeral home in Lagos on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the two late friends, whose bodies were being prepared for repatriation later in the evening.
According to the governments, Joshua was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, late on Wednesday after doctors confirmed that he was clinically fit to continue his recuperation from home.
“Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed deep appreciation to members of the public for the overwhelming concern, prayers and show of love following the sad incident.
“They also conveyed their gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support throughout the period.
“The governments further commended the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for the quality of care, professionalism and dedication shown in attending to Anthony Joshua and other injured victims of the accident,” the statement stated.
Meanwhile the the 36-year-old two-time world champion and his mother have paid their respects to them at a funeral home on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their repatriation to the UK, a statement said.
They “Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late this afternoon though heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends he was deemed fit (enough) to recuperate from home,” the statement posted on X, read.
The post also expressed gratitude for the team of doctors and medical staff at the Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi “that attended to Anthony and those that sustained injuries.
“The quality of care and professionalism is truly commendable.”
