Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, has expressed his disappointment and dismay at Nigeria and its government over the accident suffered by British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua.

Recall that news broke out that Anthony Joshua, on Monday, was involved in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The accident led to the death of two of the boxer's associates, leaving Anthony Joshua and the driver with injuries.

Reacting to the tragic incident in a viral video on his Instagram page, the award-winning comedian surmised that the accident is a painful reminder of how lives are cheaply treated in Nigeria. He expressed surprise at how Anthony Joshua, who has consistently put his roots in every situation, lost two of his close associates during their visit to Nigeria.

He also bemoaned how the accident occurred due to the failure of our road safety systems, failure of infrastructure, and failure of leadership, questioning how many people must die before the roads are attended to adequately.

Calling on the government, he clamoured for accountability, safer enforcement, and a concerned system. He further prayed for the souls of the departed, wishing Anthony Joshua a speedy recovery.

He wrote:
“Today is a painful reminder of how cheaply lives are treated in Nigeria.

It is devastating that a Nigerian who has carried our flag with pride across the world can return home only for two of his closest associates to be met by death on our roads. Two precious lives gone. Friends. Brothers. People with families, dreams, and futures. This is not fate. This is failure.

Failure of our road safety systems.
Failure of infrastructure.
Failure of leadership.
How many more must die before our roads are made safe? How long will we keep celebrating excellence abroad while exposing our own people to danger at home? This tragedy is traumatising and unacceptable.

A country that cannot protect its people is a country in urgent need of accountability. We need safer roads, proper enforcement, effective emergency response systems, and a government that treats human life as sacred, not disposable.

My heart is heavy for Anthony Joshua. My prayers are with the families of the departed and with everyone grieving this senseless loss. May their souls rest in perfect peace.

Nigeria must do better. Lives depend on it.”