The first three infants of 2024 were welcomed at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with a variety of presents from Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, a manufacturer of mattresses, pillows, bedding, and furniture.
The firm said the initiative is part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on healthcare, education, and community development.
The mother of the first baby, Mrs. Praise Kelechi-Opara, received a storage wooden baby cot, mattress, nursing pillow, baby comfy, and breastfeeding cover; the mother of the second baby, Mrs. Sanni Suliat, received a cottage wooden baby cot, mattress, and complete baby comfy and while the mother of the third baby, Mrs. Omotoyosi Sanni, got a cottage wooden baby cot and mattress. Vitafoam products were also donated to the hospital staff.
Commenting on the gifts to the first three babies of the year 2024, Vitafoam’s supply chain director, Mr. Ola Ogunfeyitimi emphasized the strategic importance of healthcare, education, and community development to human capital development, while expressing delight that this year’s first three babies were born within 15 minutes.
“Celebrating the first baby of the year in partnership with Lagos Island Maternity Hospital is an age-long tradition at Vitafoam. This event has been consistently celebrated for many years and we hope to sustain it. Our CSR policy sits on a tripod of healthcare, education and community development.
“As a caring family brand, and a proud provider of sleep solutions, we are here again to celebrate and provide quality Vitafoam products to the first three babies, their parents, the management and the staff of the hospital. Through these sleep solutions, we strive to enhance the comfort of both the new babies and their mothers,” Ogunfeyitimi said.
Vitafoam’s commercial director, Alhaji Dahiru Gambo emphasized the Company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, noting that their goal extends beyond profit to putting smiles on people’s faces.
“Being a responsible corporate citizen, Vitafoam dedicates substantial resources to various corporate social responsibility project. This is a consistent aspect of our involvement with society, particularly within our host communities. Our promise to Nigerians this year underscores our commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality products that enhance lives at affordable prices,” he emphasized.
The chief medical director, Lagos Island Maternity Home, Dr Olufemi Omololu, commended the management of Vitafoam for the kind gestures, saying “this is one thing the hospital looks forward to annually”.
Omololu, who was represented by the Apex Nurse, Mrs Oluwatyoyin Champion, said it was exciting witnessing yet another epoch- making event of the year at the hospital by Vitafoam, adding that, “We appreciate the Vitafoam team. It is their usual practice. Every year, they come and put smiles on the faces of our patients and I am sure this is something we always look forward to. They are doing wonderfully well and we pray that the Good Lord will continue to bless them and 2024 would be a very profitable year for them as a company.”
