Tinubu offers prayers for Anthony Joshua’s recovery after deadly crash
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua following a horrific road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that killed two people and left the athlete with minor injuries.
The crash occurred on Monday near the Danco Filling Station in Makun, just before the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis of the bustling highway. Joshua escaped with minor injuries, but the incident has reverberated through Nigeria and the global boxing community.
In a personal message to Joshua, Tinubu expressed deep sympathies, writing, “I extend my deep sympathies to you following the tragic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed two precious lives and caused you injuries. This immense tragedy casts a deep shadow on this season.”
Tinubu praised Joshua’s character as a sportsman, noting: “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.”
The president urged national unity in tough times, adding, “In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.”
He concluded with prayers, “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.”
Authorities have yet to release full details on the crash’s cause, but the expressway remains a notorious hotspot for accidents due to heavy traffic and poor road conditions.
