Senator Natasha urges urgent reforms after fatal crash involving Anthony Joshua
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed deep sympathy to boxing champion Anthony Joshua after a tragic accident claimed the lives of two of his friends on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The senator described the incident as heart-wrenching and called for immediate action to improve road safety in Nigeria. She highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better emergency response systems. Several high-profile visits and condolences followed the accident, underlining its national significance.
What we know
- Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sent condolences to Anthony Joshua after two of his friends died in a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
- The victims were identified as Ayodele Kelvin Olu and Gami Sina, both 36 years old.
- The senator called for stronger enforcement by the Federal Road Safety Corps and the creation of well-equipped rest stations along highways.
- She advocated for a dedicated Highway Emergency Rescue Team to provide rapid response to accident victims.
- Visits to Anthony Joshua in the hospital were made by a senior British diplomat, Dapo Abiodun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and President Bola Tinubu was also briefed and conveyed his condolences.
