The Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Simon Field, recently visited world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in the hospital following a fatal road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
A statement by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Governor of Ogun State, confirmed that Field met with Joshua and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. British officials are actively monitoring the situation.
“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 read.
The crash, which occurred around midday on Monday, involved a Toyota Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and three other passengers. Two occupants, Ayodele Kelvin Olu, a 36-year-old Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina, a 36-year-old British citizen, tragically lost their lives.
In response, Governor Abiodun visited the Lagos hospital to oversee Joshua’s treatment and was later joined by Governor Sanwo-Olu. “As soon as I was informed, I headed straight to the hospital and was later joined by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We both took charge of the situation, oversaw Anthony Joshua’s care, and remained at the hospital for over seven hours,” Abiodun said.
Other senior officials, including the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, also visited the hospital.
The Ogun State Government reassured the public that Joshua is in stable condition and receiving proper medical attention. “We are comfortable with the doctors and the quality of care at the hospital, and we appreciate the medical team for their professionalism,” Abiodun stated.
President Bola Tinubu was informed and spoke separately with Joshua, his mother, and Governor Abiodun, offering his condolences. Governor Abiodun shared the President’s remarks: “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 accident, with the Ogun State Government promising to release details once the probe is concluded and to provide updates on Joshua’s condition as necessary.