Sanwo-Olu Visits 12-Year-Old Boy Whose Small Intestine Allegedly Went Missing at LASUTH, Makes Fresh Promise
- Earlier, a mother, Abiodun Deborah, pleaded with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to probe the disappearance of the small intestine of her son, Adebola Akin-Bright
- Deborah claimed her 12-year-old son's intestine went missing during his treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and a private hospital
- In a swift move, the Lagos state governor visited the ailing boy and his mum and assured them everything would be done to get him back on his feet again
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Lagos state, Ikeja - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, on Sunday, September 3, visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, to see the 12-year-old boy, Adebola, whose mother, Mrs Deborah Abiodun, made a video about his missing intestines.
The mother disclosed that her son's intestines went missing at LASUTH, saying her video was a cry for help.
The Lagos state governor assured of full support to his total recovery.
Sanwo-Olu’s senior special assistant on new media, Jubril Gawat, made this known on his X page (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday.
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Sharing videos accompanied by a picture, Gawat tweeted:
"Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today paid a surprise visit to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, to see the 12-year old Master Adebola, whose mum made a video about her son that was posted from a private medical facility to the State’s tertiary facility about an ‘intestine’ issue.
"Adebola’s mother says the purpose of the video was to seek help from the State Government and Nigerians to help save her son.
"Mr Governor, after listening to the Mother and the Medical Officers at LASUTH, assured Master Adebola and her mum that everything will be done to get him better."
Nigerians react as Sanwo-Olu visits Master Adebola and her mum
Nigerians, as usual, took to the comment section on X page and reacted to the development.
@ThisisMoyo tweeted:
"Thank you Mr Governor... Hope the allegation can be investigated thoroughly and the young lad gets all the adequate medical attention required."
@Mario9jaa
"If this was during the election, they’d say he’s looking for votes. Kudos Mr Governor."
@oil_shaeikh tweeted:
"This is commendable."
@Abdullahilade tweeted:
"This is commendable. May Allah grant the boy Shifa."
@Myfutrestartsnw tweeted:
"Exactly what governance should be not about elect old people who can move around."
Sanwo-Olu announces date for commencement of Blue Line Rail operations
Meanwhile, Governor Sanwo-Olu has announced the date the Blue Line Rail will begin commercial operations.
Sanwo-Olu said the rail line will commence commercial operations on Monday, September 4, 2023, from Marina to Mile 2.
Isese: Governor Sanwo-Olu declares work-free day in Lagos
In another development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in Lagos state to mark the 2023 Isese Day.
This was disclosed in a circular issued by the state's Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
Source: Legit.ng