The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has revealed why he insisted on using a Nigerian hospital and medical experts for the surgical operation to correct a fracture on his right femur (thigh bone).
Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos was where the operation took place on Saturday.
Dr. Yemi Onabowale, who is the founder of the Reddington Hospital, and coordinated the whole operation, said “the VP was clear that he had confidence in Nigerian doctors both at home and abroad and would prefer they handle the operation.”
Although his doctors had advised him to consider doing the surgical operation abroad.
The VP was also said to have argued 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.
His choice to have the surgery done in Nigeria is also being regarded as a major boost for the government’s often stated objective of reversed medical tourism as some voices in the healthcare sector have expressed excitement at Prof Osinbajo’s choice.
