Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to maternal and child welfare through its annual presentation of gifts to the first baby of the year.
The event, held at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital on January 1, marked the continuation of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) tradition spanning over five decades.
Leading the presentation ceremony, Vitafoam’s commercial director, Alhaji Dahiru Gambo, emphasized the company’s dedication to supporting the healthcare sector, particularly initiatives benefiting mothers and newborns.
He described the gesture as a meaningful way to give back to the community while reinforcing the company’s brand values.
“The Vitafoam boss, who revealed that this CSR initiative has been running for five decades now, reiterated the company’s commitment towards supporting the nation’s healthcare through such gestures.
He advised the parents of the newborn to plan adequately for the future of the child and to ensure full potentials in life.
Gambo presented some corporate gift items including mattresses, baby cots, pillows and other household items to the parents and hospital, in company of other Vitafoam staff, including the National Sales Manager, Olujide Peters, Brand Manager, Kofoworola Giwa, and others.
The Vitafoam team were welcomed by the staff and management of the Lagos Island Maternity, led by the chief medical director, Dr. Olufemi Omololu, his deputy, Dr. Simon Bazauye, apex nurse, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Champion, head of admin and human resources, Mrs. Kudirat Saliu, and others.
Speaking earlier, Mrs. Champion said that, “The first baby of the year, a male child, was delivered at 12.37 am, weighing 4.6kg. He is an active baby doing so well.”
An elated Mrs. Champion commended Vitafoam’s board and management for the good gesture, which she described as worthwhile.
Echoing similar opinion, Dr. Omololu, who expressed his profound gratitude to Vitafoam said; “It was heartening to note that Vitafoam usually comes to add a lot of pomp and colour to the first-baby-of-year-celebration. We commend the Company for this CSR and would like to encourage the management and staff of Vitafoam and indeed everybody to continue to have that spirit of giving because when we do that things will get better for us. We must all continue to help one another for continuous development.”
Expectedly, the parent of the newborn, Rafiu Suleiman, 33, and wife, Mrs. Rashidat Suleiman, 30, were effusive with praises for Vitafoam for their kind gestures.
The parents, who said the baby was their fourth child, expressed gratitude to Vitafoam for their generous gifts and donations to their baby.
