Mrs. Racheal Dave Umahi welcomed the first baby of the year around 12.52 am at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.
The baby girl, delivered by a National Youth Service Corps member, Mrs. Chidimma Attah-Favour, serving in Ebonyi, weighed kilogram at birth.
Speaking during her visit to the first baby delivered through Spontaneous Vagina Delivery (SVD), Mrs. Umahi prayed and thanked God for safe delivery.
She commended the management of the hospital for their commitment and attention to ensure safe delivery.
She urged the parent to bring up the baby properly to better their family and the society.
“2023 is a unique year and God proved himself mighty; we appreciate God for keeping everyone alive to see the New Year.
“We join the family of this baby to thank God for safe delivery and for the gift of a baby girl.
“The child will be a great preacher, fill her with God’s word and knowledge properly for the betterment of the society and her family,” Mrs. Umahi said.
Dr. Richard Ewa, the Chairman of, Medical Advisory Committee, AEFUTHA confirmed that the baby was delivered through SVD.
Ewa commended governor Umahi led administration for its support and contributions to the hospital so far.
“The baby was born at 12.52 am, weighing 3kg and was delivered by a corp member,” he said.
Also, Mrs. Chidimma Attah-favour, mother of the first baby expressed satisfaction over the visit and commended Mrs. Umahi for the gift.
She however, promised to bring up the baby properly and thanked God for safe delivery.
The governor’s wife presented various items and food stuff to the mother of the baby.
