JUST IN: “Why I Had Surgery in Nigeria — Osinbajo

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

The Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo insisted on using a Nigerian hospital and medical experts for the procedure although his doctors urged him to consider doing the surgical operation to correct a fracture on his right femur (thigh bone) abroad, the Vice President

Some of the government and private practice doctors of the Vice President made the suggestion because the going abroad option is often usually considered by such class of patients and at times the option could also seem more seamless as noted by our reliable sources from the Duchess International Hospital where the operation took place on Saturday

Meanwhile, Dr. Yemi Onabowale, who is the founder of the Reddington Hospital, was quoted to have said “the VP was clear that he had confidence in Nigerian doctors both at home and abroad and would prefer they handle the operation.”

His choice to have the surgery done in Nigeria is also being regarded as a main boom for the government’s often stated objective of a reversed medical tourism as some voices in the healthcare sector have expressed elation at Prof Osinbajo’s selection.

He was also said to have asserted that doing the operation in Nigeria would not only encourage Nigerian doctors who are among the best anywhere in the world, but it would also help develop the capacity here in Nigeria.

Similarly, the Federal Executive Council, FEC, has wished Prof Osinbajo brisk recovery, after the successful operation.

FEC has its message in a statement released yesterday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, in Abuja.

Mustapha noted the surgical operation, possibly related to a long standing injury associated with the game of squash, was performed by a team of specialist doctors in Lagos.

“As Prof. Osinbajo recuperates from the surgical operation, FEC wishes him quick recovery so as to continue to give the needed support for the overall growth and stability of the country, “ Mustapha added.