As Adamawa State Government marks 66th Nigeria Independent Anniversary, the state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, took a visit to major hospitals provided support to patients also celebrated Independent newborn n babies (Independent Babies)
Provisions includes toiletries, sanitary materials and financial support to newborn babies, pregnant women and mothers as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The gesture, in collaboration with both the state ministries of Information and Strategies and Women Affairs, was extended to mothers and children in health facilities across the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barr. Leader Leneke, who led delegation told journalists that Governor Fintiri personally provided the items and financial assistance as part of a low-key Independence Day celebration so as to put smiles on the faces of mothers and children.
Information Commissioner said expectant mothers were also included in the initiative, stressing that the governor considered their welfare important as the state joined other Nigerians in marking the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
On her part, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Neido Geoffrey Kofunlto, described children born on Independence Day as special gifts to Nigeria.
The decision to support newborns, their mothers and pregnant women was a thoughtful way of marking the anniversary while recognising the importance of maternal and child welfare.
A beneficiary who spoke on behalf of her colleague, one Mrs Blessing Emmanuel, who recently gave birth to twins, expressed appreciation for the gesture.
Mrs Emmanuel said she never expect any but surprised and delighted to receive the toiletries and financial assistance from the state government.
She lauded government efforts for supporting mothers receiving medical care and for providing assistance for their newborn children.
“I never expected this gift today. I was so shocked seeing all of this, coupled with the financial package".
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