Just In: First Photo of VP Osinbajo After Surgery Surfaces
- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has shared his first photo days after a underwent a thigh surgery in a Lagos hospital
- In the photo shared on his social media pages, the vice president who was all smiles is seen holding a walking stick
- The nation's number two man was also surrounded by family and friends, including his wife and personal physician
Lagos - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has shared his first photo days after he underwent a thigh surgery in a Duchess Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.
Source: Facebook
In a short message posted on Twitter, Osinbajo wrote:
“My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery.
“And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing such excellent care.
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“God bless you all.”
How Osinbajo's spokesman announced vice president's medical condition on social media
Legit.ng had earlier reported that Osinbajo is currently at the hospital for a surgical procedure over pain in his leg.
Laolu Akande, spokesman to the vice-president, disclosed in a tweet on Saturday, July 16.
According to Akande, Osinbajo’s surgery is due to a recurrent leg pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash.
PYO Global commends Osinbajo for undergoing surgical procedure in Nigeria
Meanwhile, PYO Global group has commended Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo for carrying out his thigh surgery in Nigeria.
The group commended the vice president in a statement sent to Legit.ng by its deputy national coordinator, Temilade Okesanjo, on Monday, July 18.
The group stated that in undergoing a surgical procedure at home in Nigeria, Osinbajo has shown exemplary leadership, faith and trust in the competence and capabilities of Nigerian-based local doctors and in the capacity of home-based medical facilities.
Political analyst commends Osinbajo for undergoing surgery in Nigeria
On his part, Oluwafemi Popoola, a political analyst and news aggregator, has commended Osinbajo for carrying out the surgery in Nigeria.
Popoola noted that VP Osinbajo is transparent enough with Nigerians by providing updates about his medical status which is alien to many Nigerians.
He said the Nigerian people are not used to a situation where Nigerian leaders provide updates about their health status.
Source: Legit.ng
