A group of Tunisian athletes participating in the African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State, were involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, July 19. The vehicle transporting the athletes veered off the road, resulting in injuries to five members of the delegation – one male and four females
Fortunately, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, was commuting nearby and immediately intervened, offering first-response assistance at the scene. The injured athletes were quickly taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, where they received emergency care.
Due to the severity of the situation, the athletes were later transferred to a specialized medical facility in Lekki for further treatment. The AFN media committee confirmed the relocation, assuring that the move was made to fully support the athletes’ swift recovery. All five athletes are reportedly responding positively to treatment.
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The transfer of the athletes to a Lekki hospital has raised questions about the availability of world-class medical facilities in Ogun State. Despite hosting an international competition, the state reportedly lacks a hospital that can provide adequate care for athletes with serious injuries.
The incident has sparked concerns about the state’s infrastructure and ability to host large-scale events. The fact that the athletes were transferred to a hospital in another state has highlighted the need for improved medical facilities in Ogun State.
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The accident involving the Tunisian athletes has brought attention to the lack of world-class hospitals in Ogun State. While the athletes are receiving treatment and are expected to recover, the incident has raised important questions about the state’s infrastructure and its ability to host international events.
Tunisian athletes participating in the African U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta.
Abeokuta the Ogun State capital is currently hosting the African U18/U20 Athletics championship, one would think that the necessary facilities would have been put in place for a competition of this magnitude where athletes across Africa is visiting the state for the first time.
