Why Osinbajo Decided To Undergo Surgery In Nigeria

Yemi Osinbajo, Vice-President has successfully undergone a surgical procedure on his right thigh at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, 

A consultant who operated on the Vice-president revealed that “the VP had confidence in Nigerian doctors both at home and abroad.” 

A senior official in the Presidency who pleaded anonymity said, “Some of the government and private practice doctors of the Vice President suggested he travels out of the country as this is often usually considered by such a class of patients and at times the option could also seem more seamless.

“But he insisted on using a Nigerian hospital and medical experts.

“The VP’s view is that most people don’t even know the facilities exist here. Besides, we have some of the best doctors available anywhere,” the official stated.

Speaking on the VP’s decision, Dr Yemi Onabowale, the founder of the Reddington Hospital who is also one of the doctors coordinating the surgery, disclosed: “The VP was clear that he had confidence in Nigerian doctors both at home and abroad and would prefer they handle the operation.”

Onabowale further explained that Osinbajo’s decision to undergo the surgery in Nigeria is also being regarded as a major boost for the government’s oft-stated objective of a reversed medical tourism as some voices in the healthcare sector have expressed excitement at the VP’s choice.

He also argued that Nigerian doctors are among the best anywhere in the world and undergoing the operation locally would also encourage them to build on the medical infrastructure in the country.