Wife of Kogi Governor Visits Mother of Triplets
The Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Rashidat Bello has called on pregnant women to give priority to early Antenatal care so as to ensure both mother and unborn baby receive the necessary healthcare support.
She made the call when she paid a visit to the parents of the Triplets at DOATIM Medical Centre, Ponyan, Yagba East Local Government Area Saturday.
The Governor`s Wife, represented by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade maintained that pregnancy by skilled health personnel ensures that both mother and unborn baby are well for safe delivery.
According to Hajia Rashidat , the “safe delivery of the two males and one female despite several complications by the mother calls for celebrations and the need to rally round the family”.
She advised the mother to feed well and go on exclusive breastfeeding as it has tremendous benefits for both the mother and babies.
The Wife of the Governor also promised that the parents will be empowered economically by the Government to ensure the infants get the necessary attention needed to mould them into healthy and responsible citizens of the State and the Country at large.
She thanked the Chief Medical Director, nurses of the Medical Centre and all those who played a part in ensuring both mother and babies are safe and in stable condition.
Speaking, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Olalekan Olomo thanked the Wife of the Governor for the visit and narrated that the patient suffered from multiple medical complications as a result of refusing to register for Antenatal care,
The Dr. said he was grateful that God intervene in their delivery after rapid medical steps and both mother and the triplets are stable and responding to treatment.
Responding to the visit and short of tears, the father of the triplets, Mr. Oloruntobi Toba was full of gratitude to the Wife of the Governor for her visits and donations and said Almighty God will reward her for putting smiles on their faces as well as for given them hope and courage.
Highlights of the visit were presentation of cans of baby food, clothing’s and other consumables to the family.
On the entourage of the Governor`s Wife was the Hon, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatimah Buba Kabir; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women and Children Development, Mrs. Omotayo Ishaya; Directors from the Ministry and other personalities.
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