Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, received Abuja’s first baby of 2025 on Wednesday at the Asokoro District Hospital. It was reported that, Favour Stephen-Odion, a baby girl, was delivered to Mr Odion Oyinbo and Mrs Chioma Odion at 12.27 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, weighing 3.6kg.
Sen. Oluremi also received other newborns born at the hospital, including the first baby boy of 2025, Zimchikachim Ejiofor, born to Mr Ejiofor Nworie and Mrs Delight at 7.14 a.m. and weighing 3kg. The mother of the nation greeted Favour and all other infants born on New Year’s Day in the FCT with baby presents like as post-natal care goods and other nutritional needs, as well as financial gifts.
The first lady, represented by the Vice President’s wife, Mrs Nana Shettima, prayed to God to protect the children, wishing them long life, good health, and wealth. She stated, “I am here to represent the mother of the nation as we welcome the first baby of the year and additional children. “So, I’m giving this gesture and a lovely bundle to our beloved daughter.
I wish her well, long life, prosperity, and excellent health. “Insha Allah, they (the first baby and other babies) will succeed us. I wish you the best. Please take good care of her.
The First Lady advised the mothers of the newborns on exclusive breastfeeding, vaccination, and timely postnatal care. She said, “good enough, this (Asokoro General Hospital, Abuja) is closer to my house, and I know the hospital will take good care of you.”
She also delivered birth certificates to the first baby of the year and the first baby boy. The first lady also led around the maternity department of the hospital, where she congratulated parents of other newborn newborns.
Earlier, Dr Rosemary Nwokorie, acting Chief Medical Director of Asokoro District Hospital in Abuja, welcomed the First Lady and praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its dedication to changing the country’s health system.
Nwokorie also praised the First Lady and the Vice President’s wife for launching different intervention projects, including the Renewed Hope Initiative, to help vulnerable Nigerians, particularly women and children.
