Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, yesterday, celebrated and offered gifts to no fewer than 23 newborn babies delivered on New Year day.
Of the 23 babies that received gifts, four were born on New Year day, while others were born within the Yuletide season.
Obaseki, who was represented by wife of the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Ejiro Ogie, visited the Central Hospital and Edo Specialist Hospital, both in Benin City.
Ogie and her entourage handed out gifts to the mothers of the babies. A baby arrived during the visit at Central Hospital, sparking spontaneous celebration by the visiting team.
Mrs Esther Ehrkionia, who delivered the New Year Baby at 2:47a.m., a baby girl weighing 2.8kg in Central Hospital, said: “I am very happy to give birth this morning. The child gave me favour, Her Excellency came to pay the child a visit and I appreciate her for all she has done.”
