The Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, Field met with Joshua and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as British authorities continue to monitor the situation.
“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 others. Two passengers—Ayodele Kelvin Olu, a 36-year-old Nigerian-British citizen, and Gami Sina, a 36-year-old British citizen—were confirmed dead at the scene.
Governor Abiodun visited the Lagos hospital where Joshua is receiving treatment and was later joined by Governor Sanwo-Olu. Both governors reportedly stayed for several hours to oversee the boxer’s care and receive updates from the medical team.
“As soon as I was informed, I went straight to the hospital and was later joined by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We jointly supervised Anthony Joshua’s treatment and remained there 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 confirmed that Joshua is in stable condition and receiving quality medical care.
“We are satisfied with the professionalism of the doctors and the quality of care being provided,” Governor Abiodun added.
President Bola Tinubu has been briefed on the incident and reportedly spoke separately with Joshua, his mother, and Governor Abiodun, conveying his condolences and words of encouragement.
“This immense tragedy has cast a deep shadow over this season. These are difficult times, and we must remain united and supportive of one another,” the President was quoted as saying.
Authorities have ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Ogun State Government assured the public that details of the probe—and updates on Joshua’s condition—will be shared as they become available.
