Nigerians have commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his transparency, accountability and commitment to a New Nigeria after underwent a surgical procedure in a Lagos hospital.

Osinbajo's spokesperson, Laolu Akande, had disclosed that the Vice President was in hospital for "a surgical procedure on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash".

Akande later revealed in a statement that Osinbajo was admitted to Duchess International Hospital GRA.

“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 signed by Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Medical Director, Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja said.

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.

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Osinbajo commissioned the hospital few months ago unlike some leaders who commission and still travel out on medical tourism

The President Nigeria never had

ThankGod for a successful surgery, Osinbajo is in our prayers.

Thank God for the successful operation.

Osinbajo with the heart of gold! Quick recovery sir

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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. ��

That is what a great leader does. Osinbajo is a believer in Nigeria and the capacity there in

Nice one..... Would have made the best Presidential candidate if not for the mumu APC delegates

Prompt rétablissement VP

That's the trademark of a great leader. Kudos to him..

Proudly Obidient...

How Ameachi got more votes than this guy is what I don't understand.

Many probably think it’s trivial or ridiculous, but when you come from a country where 99% of the elite run away to get medical treatment even for a headache, it’s a big deal.

kokoA:
How Ameachi got more votes than this guy is what I don't understand.

Na Dollars baba.... imagine best performing senator in Kwara State lost primary election to money bag man.Delegates vote is for highest bidder.

Osinbajo must contest again in 2027 and he will have my full support as always. Such a lovely personality. Beyond what we see or hear on media, he is a kind, thoughtful and passionate individual. Those close enough to him can attest.

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Kog45:
Na Dollars baba.... imagine best performing senator in Kwara State lost primary election to money bag man.Delegates vote is for highest bidder.

Lol wu be Best Perfoming Senator in Kwara hope no be Oloriegbe wey no fit even dash people water for him Office to his present opponent wey b say if u present him with Rahman as Gov he go beat him like mad....

You people shuld be calming down with ur hype if u no get Electoral value for u to win in diz country hard people can still collect ur money nd bone u.....


U think delegates too don't look beyond money nd look at ur influence in party and the populace apart from English wey Osinbajo dey always speak up nd down aw many people u fit say he don help or elevate....


If party get crisis sef u don see people going to meet Osinbajo for solution....

It's commendable

Doesn't take away the fact that he has stolen Billions as vice president. Nigerians are easily deceived by trivial things

Imagine if osibanjo was APC candidate ...after 2023 political parties would understand ...it's not just money ooh but you need a candidate wanted by the people
.ekiti APC won because fayose refused to support oni and most importantly APC candidate wasn't bad ...I wish APC wins Benue , rivers , abia they failed again APC abia need deliverance ... PDP has a good candidate in abia tho ...Enugu I'm rooting for abia tho PDP candidate is not bad ...cross River APC has better candidate so should win . Akwa Ibom they have good candidate but so does PDP


It's not about party ...it's about candidates

Why didn't he use Igbobi Orthopaedic hospital which an average Nigerian will use?

Anyways, still receiving treatment in a Nigerian hospital is commendable.

A leader that believes in Nigeria. This is highly commendable. May God grant him quick recovery.

Osinbajo is a good leader and I cherish him for that,he undergone his medical treatment in Nigeria here unlike other politicians

Glory to God for a successful surgery. This is the VP undergoing a successful surgery in Nigeria. Others would have flown out since.

Since it was Tinubu that told muric to ask Yoruba Muslims Not to vote Yoruba Christian's then we Yoruba Christian's will not vote for Muslim Muslim ticket

VP just Smartly excused himself from participating in Osun elections

Buhari, Atiku a, Tinubu and other politicians should emulate the VP. And to stop medical tourism.

Yes he always lead by example and also believe in Nigeria and Nigerians.
Thank God Nigerian Dr. Did it and it was successful. We wish him speed recovery �