The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has welcomed the first babies of 2025 during visits to hospitals in Abuja and Lagos on New Year’s Day. The First Lady, represented by the wife of the Vice-President, Nana Shettima, visited the Asokoro General Hospital in Abuja, where she celebrated the birth of Favour Stephen Odion, a baby girl born at 12:27 am, and Zimchikachim Ejiofor, a baby boy born at 7:14 am.
In a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Media & ICT, Kwapchi Bata, the First Lady commended the families of the newborns, emphasising the importance of child welfare and proper care.
She said, ‘I am here to represent the mother of the nation to welcome the first baby of the year and other children. So, I’m presenting this token and a beautiful package to our dear daughter. I want to wish her well – long life, prosperity, good health.
“Insha Allah, they (first baby and other babies) are the next generation to take over from us.” While congratulating the mothers of the newborn babies, the First Lady also advised mothers on exclusive breastfeeding, immunisation, and postnatal care, assuring them of continued support. “Good enough, this (Asokoro General Hospital) is closer to my house; I’m sure for the post-natal, they’re going to take good care of you,” she added.
In Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, celebrated the birth of five New Year babies at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude for the safe deliveries and reemphasised the government’s commitment to maternal and child healthcare. “The birth of a child is a significant event, and as a government, we are committed to ensuring that mothers and children receive the best healthcare services,” he said.
The Acting Chief Medical Director of Asokoro District Hospital, Dr Rosemary Nwokorie, commended the First Lady for her interventions in maternal and child health. She acknowledged that the Renewed Hope Initiative has been instrumental in assisting vulnerable Nigerians, especially women and children.
