The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission Simon Field has visited former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in a Lagos hospital after he was involved in a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday.
A statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, said Field met with Joshua during the visit on Monday and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as British officials continue to monitor developments surrounding the 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 read.
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