WIFE of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in the early hours of Sunday, January 1, 2023, welcomed and presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in three state-owned hospitals, namely Maternal Child Centre (MCC) Eti-Osa, Ebute-Metta General Hospital, and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.
Baby Ayinde, a male who weighed 3.1 kg delivered at exactly 12:01 AM by Mrs Ayinde is the first baby of the year at the Eti-Osa Maternal Child Centre (MCC). Baby Iromain, a female who weighed 2.9Kg and delivered at 12:02 AM by Mrs Iromain is the first baby of the year at Ebute-Metta General Hospital, while the first babies of the year at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja are triplets delivered through Cesarean Section by Mrs Olufoye.
The first child, a female, weighing 2.2kg was delivered at exactly 12:07 am; the second child, a male, who weighed 2kg, was delivered at 12:08 am, while the third child, a female who weighed 2.1kg was delivered by 12:09 am.
Dr Sanwo-Olu said welcoming newborns is a symbolic and significant event that brings forth the assurance that human heritage is carried on to the next generation.
She said: “The gift of a new baby is a priceless one from God Almighty and as with a lot of cultures across the world, the birth of a child brings good fortune to society. We are here today not just to celebrate new life but also to seek opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the people who need our assistance. Bearing in mind always that our show of love, kindness, and compassion is only an extension of gratitude to our maker for the same grace granted to us.”
While noting that the Lagos State Government, through the Health Ministry, has continued to deliver its mandate of providing qualitative and efficient health care services to all residents in the State, the First Lady disclosed that the State Government has, over the years, strengthened its maternal and child health policies and programmes to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
