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 award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Reports indicate that Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died on January 6, 2026, at a Euracare Hospital in Lagos after a brief illness.
In a statement released on January 10, Adichie accused the hospital of criminal negligence, alleging that lapses in medical care led to the death of her son.
The Lagos State Government confirmed that it has received a detailed account from the author outlining the circumstances surrounding the incident. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the government described the incident as deeply distressing.
The statement, signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, conveyed the state government’s condolences to Adichie and her family, noting that the loss of a child is a profound and heartbreaking tragedy.
Governor Sanwo-Olu has consequently directed the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to immediately commence a comprehensive, independent, and transparent investigation into the matter.
According to the statement, the probe will seek to determine both the immediate and underlying causes of the child’s death, as well as establish whether there were any breaches in medical standards or professional conduct.
