Mothers of multiple births receive cash, gift items from Akwa Ibom first lady
In a bid to curb the scourge of maternal mortality and child morbidity in the state which is a core component of her-soon-to- be – launched pet project, Wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno on Friday, gave cash and baby accessories to mothers of multiple birth children in ONNA Local Government Area to ease the challenges associated with raising multiple births.
Speaking at the Empowerment Programme for multiple birth mothers at Abat, the Local Government Secretariat, Patience Umo Eno congratulated the mothers on their safe deliveries and prayed that they would live in good health and nurture their children.
The governors wife who expressed her gratitude to Mary Slessor, a Scottish Presbyterian missionary who was famous for her role in stopping the crude practice of killing twins in Nigeria, said that the babies were blessings to their families and community.
“I congratulate you on your safe deliveries. Glory be to Jesus that God through Mary Slessor, changed the stories of multiple birth children in this country. Today mothers have the freedom of delivering twins, triplets and even quadruplets.
“Please join me to show love to these gifts from God. These babies have brought blessings to this Local Government Area and their parents. Through them, their families are blessed,” the First Lady said.
The Chairman of ONNA Local Government Council, Mr. Iniabasi Ekanem flanked by his wife Idoreyen, commended the First Lady for her commitment to meeting the needs of the less privileged and providing succour for multiple birth mothers, describing the act as a relief to the beneficiaries.
He assured that the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno, will address numerous and encompassing challenges affecting families, especially at the rural communities.
Presenting a goodwill message, Honorary Special Adviser to Governor on Agriculture, Rt. Hon. Owoidoho Ekpoattai, lauded the Governor’s wife initiative for ameliorating the huge burden on families with multiple births and bringing succour to mothers of multiple births in the area considering the difficult economic realities.
Accompanying the First Lady to the event were wife of the former military Governor of the State, Mrs. Funmi Idongesit Nkanga, wife of the SSG, Dr. Inemesit Uwah, Member representing Uruan State Constituency in AKHA, Dr. Itoro Etim and wife of the Member representing Uyo State Constituency in AKHA, Mrs. Idongesit Asuquo among others.
