The wife of the Plateau Governor, Helen Mutfwang, on Wednesday visited hospitals and gave gifts to babies born on New Year’s Day.

Mrs Mutfwang, who was at three selected public hospitals, said that the newborns brought tremendous joy to the world, should be celebrated, and their parents given support.

The governor’s wife described the birth of a child as one of life’s most beautiful gifts, and communities should celebrate new beginnings and the infinite potential each child holds.

She congratulated the mothers and encouraged those waiting for delivery to give it all it takes to birth their babies when it is time.

Some of the mothers said they were overwhelmed with joy to see the governor’s wife and added that the cash and provisions were timely.

Naomi Keneth, who delivered her baby boy at 12 midnight at Our Lady of Apostle (OLA) Hospital, said that the visit was phenomenal and thanked the governor’s wife.

Another mother, Husaibatu Usman, who had her baby also at 12:00 a.m. at the state Primary Health Centre Angwan Rimi, said she is thankful for the support given to her and her baby.

At the Plateau Specialist Hospital, the chairman of the medical advisory committee, Izang Abel, thanked Mrs Mutfwang for her kind gesture.

47 babies were given baby clothing, provisions, and cash gifts by the governor’s wife.

(NAN)