Osinbajo inspires Twitterville for doing surgery in Nigeria to save funds
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Plenty of admiration and applause cascade on Twitterville for Yemi Osinbajo, as well as prayers for his quick recovery, coming from the hearts of Nigerians who appreciate his good example of choosing a local hospital for his surgery.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter handles:
Pacesetter ozie
“Last year, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors said they trust Osinbajo’s judgment. This action is evident that Osinbajo really believes in this country and that he is indeed different from other politicians.”
Kelvin Obambon @KObambon
“Get well soon your Excellency. Thank you for believing in our doctors. Thank you for believing in our healthcare system. Thank you for believing in the potentials that abound in our country. You are leading by example.”
DaVinci
“It never occurred to me that he has never traveled abroad for any medical in all the years as VP. Respect! It is not by mouth, this is highly commendable doings.”
@iam_musty
“I never heard about Osinbajo traveling out of the country not even to Ghana or Togo for medical treatment, always patronising Nigeria hospital.
Tamuno Tonye
“Only patriotic leaders and citizens stick to everything Nigeria. No wonder the Nigerian Medical Association always involves him in all their administrative needs. Speed recovery your Excellency, VP Osinbajo.”
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“Pure transparency. He was admitted in a Nigerian hospital. No shame to admit sickness or undergoing surgery. Nigeria missed a chance to get it right for once. I wish you quick recovery my VP,” he wrote, per reporting by Vanguard.
On Air Personality, Osi Suave
“The VP had his surgery done here in Nigeria. Good one. Can’t lead people when you can’t use the health facilities in the country.”
Joe Abah, director at DAI
“VP Osinbajo had his surgery done in Nigeria. As it should be.”
Gozie Kendrick Ekweozor
“Only a patriotic leader and citizen sticks to everything Nigeria. No wonder the Nigerian Medical Association always involves him in all their administrative needs. Speed recovery your Excellency, VP Osinbajo.”
Olaoye Adetutu
“Something is special about this Osinbajo, he just believes in Nigeria. Instead of him to go on medical trip he chose to treat himself in Nigeria. What a good Nigerian.
Ade Omo Akin
“Incredible! so we can still have a leader in the caliber of the Vice President who will need surgery, and decided to use the local hospital! Sir, you are indeed a leader by example. Quick recovery Sir.”
Osinbajo is popular among Nigerians because he patronises and promotes locally made products.
Backstory
Osinbajo had a fracture in his leg while playing squash and successfully underwent surgery for it on 16 July at Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja.
This contrasts with the attitude of President Muhammadu Buhari who travels abroad for his every medical need.
Since Buhari assumed office in 2015, he has spent 213 days on medical tourism in the United Kingdom – 200 days by December 2021 and 13 days by 18 March 2022.