Our Reporter, Abuja
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State on Thursday welcomed the state’s first baby of the year at Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwa East Local Government Area, marking a joyful beginning to 2026.
The newborn, Miss Chiagoziem Oluebubechi Excessgrace, was delivered at exactly 12:43 a.m. on January 1, 2026, drawing smiles and celebration from health workers, family members, and community leaders present at the facility. The First Lady described the moment as a privilege and affectionately named the baby “Ihuoma,” a name symbolizing good tidings and hope for the New Year.
The baby girl is the first child of Mr. and Mrs. Nwatuobi Chiagoziem from Itungwa Autonomous Community in Obingwa Local Government Area. Congratulating the parents, the First Lady praised them for the safe delivery and wished the family a future filled with joy, good health, and prosperity.
As part of the visit, she presented the newborn with care essentials, food items, and financial support to assist the family and ensure a healthy and comfortable start to life for the child.
The First Lady also commended the nurses and midwives at the Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre for their professionalism, dedication, and exceptional care, noting that their commitment played a crucial role in the successful delivery.
She emphasized that the New Year visit reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to maternal and child health, as well as its broader vision of nurturing and empowering young citizens who represent the future of the state.
“This celebration of new life reaffirms our dedication to the welfare, wellbeing, and prosperity of our children—the leaders of tomorrow,” she said.
