….Owoeye Applauds Initiative as Delivery Takes Place at Oketoro Health Centre, Iyin Ekiti
The First Lady of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Mrs. Hellen Oluwatuyi, on Thursday gifted the first baby born in the local government in 2026 cash gift of ₦50,000 and essential baby items, in a gesture aimed at encouraging safe childbirth and the use of public health facilities.
The beneficiary, a baby girl, was delivered at exactly 10:30 a.m. at the Oketoro Health Centre, Iyin Ekiti, by Mrs. Amodu Oluwabunmi Esther, wife of Mr. Afolabi Tayo of Okelawe, Iyin Ekiti.
Presenting the gifts at the health centre, Mrs. Hellen Gbenga Oluwatuyi described the initiative as part of her commitment to maternal and child welfare at the grassroots, noting that supporting the first baby of the year symbolizes hope and renewed dedication to quality healthcare delivery.
The presentation was carried out in alignment with the maternal and child health advocacy of Dr. (Mrs.) Oyebanji Olayemi wife of the Ekiti State Governor, whose interventions continue to strengthen primary healthcare services across the state.
Commending the gesture, the Supervisor for Health in the local government, Hon. Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye, said the initiative would encourage expectant mothers to seek antenatal care and deliver in government-owned health facilities.
According to him, such support not only motivates families but also boosts the morale of healthcare workers who play critical roles in ensuring safe deliveries.
Also speaking, Nurse Yinka, a staff member of the Oketoro Health Centre, expressed appreciation to the the first lady of the council for the kind gesture and offered prayers for God’s continued guidance, strength, and protection for her as she sustains her humanitarian efforts.
The event attracted health officials and members of the host community, who praised the First Lady for her consistent support for mothers and newborns and urged the sustenance of the initiative as a yearly tradition in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area.
