January 01, (THEWILL) — The wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, ushered in the New Year with the traditional celebration of the first baby born in 2026.
The First Lady visited the Batoro Community Health Centre in Sagamu on Thursday, January 1, to congratulate Mrs. Ayoola Oluwadamilare, the proud mother of the newborn.
Expressing joy and gratitude for the safe delivery, Mrs. Abiodun presented a variety of gift items and financial support to the family to celebrate the precious arrival.
The gesture, which has become a hallmark of her New Year’s Day activities, brought immense delight to the hospital staff and the local community.
Mrs. Abiodun noted that the visit is part of her ongoing commitment to supporting the people of Ogun State, with a specific focus on maternal and child health.
She emphasised the importance of adequate healthcare during the early stages of a child’s life and reaffirmed her dedication to caring for the state’s most vulnerable members.
The visit was met with warm accolades from community leaders and residents of Sagamu, who celebrated the beginning of 2026 as a year of hope and joy.
The First Lady’s gesture continues to highlight the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” mantra by prioritizing the welfare of mothers and children at the grassroots level.
THEWILL reports that Mrs. Abiodun also visited other wards within the health center, interacting with patients and offering words of encouragement as the state enters the new year.
Seun Shotunde, THEWILL
