Sanwo-Olu Orders Investigation Into Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Death At Euracare Hospital

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a full investigation into allegations of medical negligence following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who reportedly died at a private hospital in Lagos.

The Lagos State Government announced the decision in a statement released on Saturday, confirming that it had received an account from Adichie detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of her son. Nkanu Nnamdi, one of Adichie’s twin sons, was reported to have died on January 6 after a brief illness.

The statement, signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, described the incident as deeply distressing and extended condolences to the author and her family, noting that the loss of a child is a profound tragedy.

According to the statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu has directed the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to immediately commence a comprehensive, independent and transparent investigation into the incident.

The probe is expected to establish both the immediate and underlying causes of the child’s death and determine whether there were lapses in professional conduct or medical standards.

Source: The Guardian