President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has despatched a get properly rapidly message to former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, who survived a deadly automotive accident on Monday at Sagamu in Ogun State.
Sports247 experiences that President Tinubu’s message got here after authorities officers confirmed that Joshua was hale recovering at a hospital in Sagamu, following the accident that occurred round 11am alongside Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Ogun State authorities later disclosed that two overseas nationals died within the accident, which reportedly occurred when the car Joshua and three different individuals had been travelling in rammed right into a stationery truck.
The motive force apparently misplaced management of the SUV whereas making an attempt to hurry previous one other car, however an official assertion by visitors officers claimed he overtook on the flawed lane, whereas others advised the automotive suffered a burst tyre.
Whereas hypothesis rages over what might have triggered the accident, President Tinubu consoled Joshua over the lack of his colleagues and prayed that God will strengthen the previous two-time world champion in his restoration course of.
Tinubu’s assertion learn partially: “This immense tragedy casts a deep shadow on this season. I sympathise with you and your loved ones as you bear the emotional weight of this unlucky incident.
“As a sportsman, you have got all the time proven braveness, self-discipline, and unwavering love for our nation. These are qualities which have made you a supply of nationwide satisfaction.
“I pray for energy, knowledge, and beauty for you throughout this painful interval. Could God grant you a speedy restoration and repose to the souls of the departed.”
Sports247 gathered additional late Monday that Tinubu put a name by way of to Joshua to want him properly.
