Ikoyi, Lagos state – Popular British professional boxer of Nigerian origin, Anthony Joshua, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Legit.ng reports that during the visit to Tinubu’s Bourdillon home in Ikoyi, Lagos, Joshua presented the Nigerian leader with his autographed glove.
The caption on the glove reads:
“To great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu.”
Tinubu is the second Nigerian president Joshua would meet, but the first he would visit in Nigeria. In January 2020, the former world heavyweight boxing champion met Buhari in London.
Anthony Joshua’s visit to Tinubu: Nigerians react
Meanwhile, in a related development, Nigerians have reacted to Joshua’s visit to Tinubu. Legit.ng captures some comments on X (formerly Twitter) below:
@Palermo_seun wrote:
“It’s significant when a global sports icon like Anthony Joshua pays homage to a national leader. His visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence reflects respect and acknowledgement of leadership. Well done Anthony!”
@Phemotee wrote:
“Omooluabi will never forget his roots, welcome, bro.”
@Lord__Tala reacted to Joshua’s gift to Tinubu:
“Solid honour!”
Governor Abiodun appoints Joshua sports ambassador
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, welcomed Joshua to his office and made him a sports ambassador of the state.
Governor Abiodun expressed his hope that the state will continue producing national champions and world-acclaimed superstars.