New Year Joy In Abia As Governor’s Wife Welcomes First Baby Of 2026

The historic birth took place at the Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre in Ukwa West Local Government Area, where a baby girl, Miss Oluebubechi Nwatuobi Excessgrace, was delivered at exactly 12:43 a.m. on January 1, 2026. The newborn weighed 3 kilograms at birth.

To commemorate the occasion, Mrs. Otti visited the health facility and presented the mother and her baby with various support items, including bags of rice, milk, groundnut oil, sanitary materials, and a cash gift of One Million Naira. She explained that the gesture was intended to support the mother’s nutritional needs and promote her wellbeing during the nursing period.

The Abia First Lady, visibly delighted by the birth, also gave the newborn an additional name, “Ihuoma,” expressing optimism that the child would grow in peace, grace, and favour. She described the birth as a symbolic and hopeful beginning to the year, noting that it reflects the ongoing improvements and effectiveness of primary healthcare services across the state.

Mrs. Otti encouraged expectant and nursing mothers to patronise government-owned health facilities, assuring them of quality care and improved service delivery. She also offered prayers for the newborn and advised the parents to raise the child with strong moral values that would guide her future.

The Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Uche, praised Mrs. Otti for her unwavering commitment to the health sector, acknowledging her role in supporting the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Abia State.