Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president of Nigeria, released a photo of himself as he recovered from successful leg surgery.
His wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, as well as several hospital workers are included in the photo, which was posted on Sunday via his Twitter page.
The Vice President thanked everyone who sent him “get well” wishes, including the hospital personnel.
Osinbajo took the chance to express his gratitude to Nigerians and others who sent him well wishes for a swift recovery.
He wrote: “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery.
“And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing such excellent care.
“God bless you all.”
The statement was syndicated by his spokesperson, Mr. Laolu Akande on his own Twitter page too.
He wrote: “VP thanks everyone for the tremendous get well wishes, prayers and goodwill on the surgical operation.
“My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery.
“He also commended the team of surgeons and all staff of Duchess International Hospital.”
It will be recalled that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo last Saturday, underwent surgery on a leg injury.
According to his spokesman, Laolu Akande, the surgery became necessary because of recurrent pain in the leg from an injury possibly while playing squash.
He had said: ‘’VP Osinabjo is in the hospital today for a surgical procedure on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash. His doctors would give an update of the treatment later today.’’
