First Lady of Plateau State, Mrs. Helen Mutfwang, visited hospitals on Wednesday, where she distributed cash and consumables to babies born on New Year’s Day.
Mrs. Mutfwang visited three selected public hospitals, where she acknowledged that the newborns brought tremendous joy to the world, saying they should be celebrated, and their parents given support.
The governor’s wife described the birth of a child as one of life’s most beautiful gifts, adding that communities should celebrate new beginnings and the infinite potential each child holds.
She congratulated the mothers and encouraged those waiting delivery to give it all it takes to birth their babies at the right time.
Some of the mothers said they were overwhelmed with joy to see the governor’s wife, adding that the cash and consumables were timely.
Mrs. Naomi Keneth, who delivered her baby boy about 12 midnight at Our Lady of Apostle (OLA) Hospital, described the visit as phenomenal, and thanked the governor’s wife.
Another mother, Husaibatu Usman, who had her baby also at 12am at the State Primary Health Centre in Angwan Rimi, said she is thankful for the support given to her and her baby.
At the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Izang Abel, thanked Mrs. Mutfwang for her kind gesture.
At least, 47 babies were given clothing, consumables, and cash gifts by the governor’s wife.