Edun, Olopade sympathize  with  Joshua after road accident

The President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation and Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun , alongside the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, have expressed deep condolences to global boxing icon Anthony Joshua and the families of victims following a tragic road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Nigerian boxing community, Edun conveyed sympathy to Joshua and the bereaved families, describing the loss of life as deeply distressing. He offered prayers for comfort and healing during the difficult period.

The message read: “On behalf of the entire Nigerian Boxing family, I express my deepest condolences to our national treasure Anthony Joshua and the families of the two individuals who passed away. The loss of life is always deeply distressing, and our thoughts and prayers are with you, Anthony and the affected families at this difficult time.

“As a boxing community we pray for your speedy recovery and that the souls of the dearly departed rest in peace.”

Similarly Olopade, expressed profound sympathy to y Joshua and the families of the victims involved in the fatal accident, which occurred on Monday, December 29, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

Olopade paid a visit to the former world heavyweight champion on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the entire staff of the NSC.

 He described the incident as tragic and deeply saddening, while thanking God for Joshua’s survival. Sadly, the accident claimed the lives of Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, and his personal trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele.

The statement reads:  “On behalf of the National Sports Commission and the entire Nigerian sports family, I express my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate accident,” Hon. Olopade said.

 “We thank God for the life of Anthony Joshua. Our thoughts and prayers are with him as he recovers, and we wish him a full and speedy return to good health.”