Wife of the Osun State Governor, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke has welcomed the ‘first baby of 2026’ born in Osun State as the most precious gift from God for the new year.
Fondly called ‘Mama Triplet’ for her affection toward mothers and her initiatives to reduce maternal and child mortality in Osun State, Her Excellency received the news with great joy.
The baby was born at exactly 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Osun Teaching Hospital Cottage in Ede, to the family of Mr Abdulrasheed Yisa and Mrs Rukayat Yisa. Erelu Adeleke described the birth as a joyful and symbolic start to the new year in Osun State.
Through her consistent support for mothers and families of first babies each year, she has turned this gesture into an initiative to promote maternal and child healthcare among Osun indigenes.
Represented by her team, including Osun State Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola, and Hon. Babaniyi Oluwatoyin, Chairperson of the Obokun Local Government Education Authority Board, alongside other dignitaries, the elated ‘Mama Triplet’ visited the hospital to celebrate the newborn.
In a message to the mother, she said: “In my capacity as the Mother of the State, I welcome the ‘First Baby’ of 2026 in Osun State with joy.”Babies are precious gifts from God, and one born at the start of the year brings good tidings. Let us rejoice in this new arrival.”
She reaffirmed her commitment: “I will continue to reward mothers and families who bring such blessings to Osun State.
“As per tradition, Her Excellency presented cash gifts and essential baby items to the family.
The event concluded with prayers and goodwill messages for the newborn and family, marking the new year on a note of joy, hope, and new beginnings.
Dignitaries present included the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alade; Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Okunola Christianah; the hospital matron; members of the Osun State Governor’s wife’s team; and other hospital management staff.
Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke is a United Nations Peace Ambassador and holds traditional titles as Erelu Asoludero of Erinmo Kingdom and Erelu Atunwase of Akola Ijesa Kingdom in Osun State, earned through her empowerment and developmental initiatives.
She is the founder of the Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO driving numerous empowerment programs in Osun and beyond.
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