The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, marked the New Year by welcoming the first baby of 2025, Favour Stephen Odion, at the Asokoro District Hospital in Abuja. Favour, a baby girl, was born to Mr. Odion Oyinbo and Mrs. Chioma Odion at 12:27 AM on January 1, 2025, weighing 3.6kg. Represented by Hajiya Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, Senator Tinubu also celebrated other New Year babies, including Zimchikachim Ejiofor, the first baby boy of the year, born at 7:14 AM to Mr. Ejiofor Nworie and Mrs. Delight Nworie, weighing 3kg.
Gifts and Encouragement for Mothers
The First Lady distributed baby gifts, including post-natal care items, nutritional supplies, and cash presents to the families. She also prayed for the newborns, wishing them long life, good health, and prosperity. “Insha Allah, they are the next generation to take over from us,” she stated, while urging mothers to prioritize exclusive breastfeeding, immunization, and timely post-natal care.
Hospital Visit and Recognition
During her visit, Senator Tinubu presented birth certificates to Favour and Zimchikachim and toured the maternity ward to congratulate other mothers and their newborns. Dr. Rosemary Nwokorie, Acting Chief Medical Director of Asokoro District Hospital, praised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its commitment to improving healthcare services across Nigeria.
