Tinubu, Govs’ Wives Welcome New Year Babies

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday welcomed Abuja’s first baby of the year 2025 at the Asokoro District Hospital.

The baby, Favour Stephen Odion – a girl – was born to the family of Mr. Odion Oyinbo and Mrs. Chioma Odion at exactly 12:27 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The mother of the nation also received other babies born in the hospital, including the first baby boy of the year, Zimchikachim Ejiofor, born to the family of Mr. Ejiofor Nworie and Mrs. Delight Nworie at about 7:14am.

Senator Oluremi welcomed Favour and all the other children born on New Year’s Day in the FCT with baby gifts, including post-natal care products and other nutritional supplies, as well as cash presents.

Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Nana Shettima represented Tinubu’s wife.

Meanwhile, wives of Lagos, Kwara, Anambra and River states governors, on Wednesday, visited state hospitals to welcome the first babies born on New Year’s Day.

Also, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, unveiled and celebrated the 2025 Surulere Baby of the Year at the Gbaja Maternal and Child Care Centre, Surulere, Lagos where the Baby of the Year, named Ikeatu Okika Chiamaka, was born at about 12.am on Wednesday.

Mrs Sanwo-Olu, in her speech, emphasised the joy and unity brought by the milestones.

“The birth of a child signifies the assurance that our heritage is carried forward to the next generation. It is a moment of communal celebration that unites us in joy and gratitude,” she stated, urging Lagosians to embrace the shared responsibility of nurturing future generations.

She called for sustained partnerships with non-governmental organisations and corporate organisations to bolster healthcare initiatives.

“Your contributions have significantly boosted our healthcare delivery. I encourage more partnerships to enhance services across the state,” she said.