The wife of Lagos State Governor Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to advancing maternal and child Health care in the state.
Mrs Sanwo-Olu stated this while celebrating the arrival of the first babies of 2025 across three general hospitals in the state. Amid smiles and applause, baby Olaolu, twins Osayomi, and baby Lawal were warmly welcomed as symbols of a promising year ahead.
The celebrations took place at Ikorodu General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, and Isolo General Hospital, where the governor’s wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, joined by the wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, presented gifts to the newborns and their families.
Baby Olaolu, a girl weighing 2.75kg, was the first baby of the year at Ikorodu General Hospital, born at 12:34 a.m. Twins Osayomi, delivered at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, included a girl (2.5kg) born at 12:14 a.m. and a boy (2.049kg) at 12:15 a.m. At Isolo General Hospital, Baby Lawal, a boy weighing 2.7kg, was born at 1:32 a.m.
In her event address, Dr Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of celebrating new life as a symbol of hope, continuity, and resilience.
“The birth of a child signifies the assurance that our heritage is carried forward to the next generation. It is a moment of communal celebration that unites us in joy and gratitude,” she stated.
She commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration for its strides in health infrastructure, including establishing the Lagos State Medical University and grassroots health initiatives like the Tuberculosis Ambassadors program.
Dr Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to show appreciation for healthcare professionals and their dedication. At Ikorodu General Hospital, she lauded the medical director and staff for their positive attitude and improved service delivery.
Similar commendations were extended to the teams at Ifako-Ijaiye and Isolo General Hospitals for their outstanding contributions to patient care.
She also thanked philanthropic organisations, NGOs, and corporate partners for their support. “Your contributions have significantly boosted our healthcare delivery. I encourage more partnerships to enhance services across the state,” she said.
Earlier, in her address at Ikorodu General Hospital, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, congratulated the first baby of the year and emphasised the state’s commitment to reducing maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity and mortality through interventions such as the ILERA EKO health insurance scheme.
Ogunyemi highlighted the remarkable achievements of Ikorodu General Hospital, including impressive patient statistics from the past year, which underscore the dedication of the healthcare workforce.
She used the opportunity to encourage Lagosians to enrol in the State Health Insurance Scheme, which would enhance their access to affordable and quality healthcare services.
