Ogun students, ISPON commiserate with Anthony Joshua, families of victims

… urges road safety compliance

Students in Ogun State under the umbrella of National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) and the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Ogun State branch, have commiserated with the British-born Nigerian world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over the death of his two associates who died in an accident on Monday.

NAOSS equally wished Joshua a quick recovery from the injury he sustained in the auto crash which occurred at Makun inward Sagamu, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Joshua’s strength conditioning coach, Sina and his personal trainer, Latz, were reported to have died on the spot when the Lexus SUV they were traveling in rammed into a stationary truck parked beside the expressway.

While Joshua was rescued from the wreckage with minor injury, the duo of Sina and Latz died on the spot.

Commiserating with world boxing champion, NAOSS in a statement jointly signed by its National President and General Secretary, Olubodun Olalekan and Adesanya Peter Ifedayo, respectively, on Tuesday, described the incident as unfortunate and sad.

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They added that the accident was not only tragic, but traumatizing particularly when Joshua and his associates were in the country to spend their Christmas and New Years holidays.

The Association, however, expressed delight that the world boxing champion survived the fatal accident and was reported to be in a stable condition recuperating in a Lagos hospital where he was taken to for treatment.

While praying for his quick recovery, NAOSS described Joshua as one of the finest sportsmen of Nigeria descent and an illustrious son of Ogun State.

The student body further prayed for the repose of the souls of Sina and Latz who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

They also prayed that God grant the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

NAOSS, however, commended the Ogun State government for its timely intervention and monitoring which helped in getting the updates on the condition of the Ogun-born and world renowned pugilist.

On its part, ISPON commiserated with the family of victims of the road accident which led to the sustainance of injury of World heavy weight boxing champion , Anthony Joshua and death of his two friends.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of ISPON Ogun State Branch, Mr. Amoo Temitope ,described the incident as painful and saddening, noting that it is a stark reminder of the recurring dangers on Nigerian roads, especially during festive periods when traffic volume is usually high.

The institute extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for comfort and strength for them in this difficult time.

He emphasized that such tragic incidents underscore the urgent need for all road users to prioritize safety at all times.

The Chairman called on drivers across Ogun State and Nigeria at large to embrace defensive driving as a non-negotiable practice. According to him, drivers must remain alert, patient, and considerate of other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, to reduce avoidable accidents.

He also urged law enforcement agencies to intensify their monitoring and enforcement duties, particularly during and after the festive season.

Amoo stressed the importance of ensuring that vehicles are not indiscriminately parked on highways and major roads, as such practices significantly increase the risk of crashes and fatalities.

“Road safety is a collective responsibility. Drivers must drive defensively, and enforcement agencies must ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations to prevent further loss of lives,” he stated .