Osinbajo’s surgical procedure successful, says doctor

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday had a successful operation to treat a recurring pain caused by a fracture in his leg.

Doctors who performed the surgical operation on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN have concluded the procedure and it was successful. 

According to a statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the President,

Office of the Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo “is alert and well after the operation.”

The surgery took place at Duchess International Hospital, Lagos. 

A statement signed by Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi

Medical Director, Duchess International Hospital: “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 (Saturday) 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.”