The Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced the discharge of Anthony Joshua from hospital following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, on Monday, December 29, 2025.
In a joint statement, the two state governments once again commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as painful and deeply unfortunate.
They prayed that Almighty God would grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and give their families and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
The statement disclosed that Anthony Joshua and his mother were at a funeral home in Lagos on Wednesday to pay their final respect to the two late friends, whose bodies were being prepared for repatriation later in the evening.
According to the governments, Anthony Joshua was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, late on Wednesday after doctors confirmed that he was clinically fit to continue his recuperation from home.
Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed deep appreciation to members of the public for the overwhelming concern, prayers and show of love following the sad incident.
They also conveyed their gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support throughout the period.
The governments further commended the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for the quality of care, professionalism and dedication shown in attending to Anthony Joshua and other injured victims of the accident.
The statement was jointly signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, and the Ogun State Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade.
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