The Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Mr. Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua at the hospital following a fatal road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor.
According to the statement, Field met with Joshua during his hospital visit and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as British officials continue to monitor developments surrounding the tragic incident.
“The British High Commission was formally notified of the accident. Officials of the Mission are monitoring developments and remain in contact with the hospital and the Ogun State Government.
“The Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Simon Field, visited the hospital and met with Anthony Joshua and the two governors. The families of the deceased have also been contacted through the High Commission,” the statement said.
The accident, which occurred around midday on Monday, involved a Toyota Lexus SUV conveying Anthony Joshua and three other occupants. Two passengers lost their lives in the crash and were identified as Ayodele Kelvin Olu, a 36-year-old Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina, a 36-year-old British citizen.
In the aftermath of the incident, Governor Abiodun visited the Lagos hospital where Joshua was receiving treatment and was later joined by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
The Ogun State Government confirmed that Joshua is in stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care, expressing satisfaction with the quality of treatment provided.
“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.
President Bola Tinubu was also briefed on the incident. According to the state government, the President held separate conversations with Anthony Joshua, his mother, and Governor Abiodun, during which he conveyed his condolences and sympathies.
Quoting the President, Governor Abiodun said, “This immense tragedy has cast a deep shadow over this season. These are very difficult moments, and we must stand firm, united, and support one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.”
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, with assurances that findings and further updates on Joshua’s condition will be communicated as appropriate.
