The Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo should in a few days leave the Duchess International Hospital GRA, Ikeja, Lagos foll9wing a successful surgery carried out on his leg.
Professor Osinbajo was about two weeks ago admitted into the hospital 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 reportedly successful.
Meanwhile, in a statement today, the Vice President thanked everyone for their get-well messages and prayers. He also extended appreciation to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos
The statement was accompanied by a picture of the Vice President, his wife, Dolapo and some doctors and nurses.
The Statement
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 @duchesshospital, for providing such excellent care.
God bless you all.
Signed:
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria