The surgical operation on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, due to the recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg was successful according to the doctors who performed it.
He had a surgical operation on his leg in Lagos on Monday due to a nagging pain possibly caused by an injury he had once sustained.
The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to him, Laolu Akande, last night, confirmed the VP was alert and well.
His confirmation was contained in a statement, titled: “Successful Medical Treatment Of The Vice President,” signed by the Medical Director, Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Dr. Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi, and made available to newsmen by the Presidential Spokesman.
According to the statement: “The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, was admitted to the Duchess International Hospital GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, today on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone), possibly related to a longstanding injury associated with a game of squash.
“He had a surgical operation performed by a team of specialist doctors, including Dr. Wallace Ogufere (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Om Lahoti (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Babajide Lawson (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Ken Adegoke (Consultant in Anaesthesia & Critical Care); Dr. Oladimeji Agbabiaka (Consultant Anaesthetist); and Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi (Consultant Physician & Medical Director).
“The operation was successful, and he is expected to be discharged within the next few days,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, Nigerians have commended Osinbajo for his transparency, accountability and commitment to a New Nigeria after undergoing the surgical procedure in a Lagos hospital.
Reacting to his decision to trust and embrace local medical services, DaVinci wrote, “It never occurred to me that he has never traveled abroad for any medical in all the years as VP. Respect! It is not by mouth, this is highly commendable doings,” he wrote.
@iam_musty echoed similar sentiments. “I never heard about Osinbajo traveling out of the country not even to Ghana or Togo for medical treatment, always patronising Nigeria hospital.
Another user, Tamuno Tonye described the Vice President as one who is committed to Made In Nigeria. “Only patriotic leaders and citizens sticks to everything Nigeria. No wonder the Nigerian Medical Association always involve him in all their administrative needs. Speed recovery your Excellency, VP Osinbajo.
Commending Prof. Osinbajo, Pacesetter ozie wrote, “Last year, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors said they trust Osinbajo’s judgment. This action is evident that Osinbajo really believes in this country and that he is indeed different from other politicians.”
Kelvin Obambon @KObambon said, “Get well soon your Excellency. Thank you for believing in our doctors. Thank you for believing in our healthcare system. Thank you for believing in the potentials that abound in our country. You are leading by example.”
Osquare also praised Osinbajo for his transparency. “Pure transparency. He was admitted in a Nigerian hospital. No shame to admit sickness or undergoing surgery. Nigeria missed a chance to get it right for once. I wish you quick recovery my VP,” he wrote.
On Air Personality, Osi Suave also lauded the VP for having his medical in Nigeria. “The VP had his surgery done here in Nigeria. Good one. Can’t lead people when you can’t use the health facilities in the country.”
Similarly, Joe Abah, director at DAI, acknowledged the fact that the Vice President has set the standard. “VP Osinbajo had his surgery done in Nigeria. As it should be,” he wrote on Twitter.
For Gozie Kendrick Ekweozor, Prof Osinbajo sticks to everything Nigeria. “Only a patriotic leader and citizen sticks to everything Nigeria. No wonder the Nigerian Medical Association always involve him in all their administrative needs. Speed recovery your Excellency, VP Osinbajo.”
Olaoye Adetutu welcomed the decision of the Vice President to have his medical locally. Something is special about this Osinbajo, he just believes in Nigeria. Instead of him to go on medical trip he chose to treat himself in Nigeria. What a good Nigerian.
Ade Omo Akin also echoed similar sentiment. “Incredible! so we can still have a leader in the caliber of the Vice President who will need surgery, and decided to use the local hospital ! Sir, you are indeed a leader by example. Quick recovery Sir.”
Osinbajo is popular among Nigerians because he patronises and promotes locally made products.
