President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a telephone conversation with Nigerian-British boxing star Anthony Joshua, following a tragic road accident in Ogun State in which the former heavyweight champion sustained injuries and lost two of his associates.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said he reached out to Joshua to commiserate with him over the loss and to wish him a quick 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.
“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 President also spoke with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who is currently with the boxer at the hospital, and received assurances that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure optimal medical care.
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Earlier, President Tinubu, who is presently abroad, had expressed deep sympathy with the boxer in a statement shared on X, following the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
“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,” President Tinubu added.