Abia Governor’s Wife Mrs Otti Welcomes First Baby of Year 2026

In what has become an annual ritual, the Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has welcomed the first baby of the year 2026 at the Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwa West Local Government Area.

The baby girl, Little Miss Oluebubechi Nwatuobi Excessgrace, was born at exactly 12:43 a.m. on January 1, 2026, weighing 3kg at birth.

To commemorate the historic birth, Mrs. Otti presented the newborn and her mother with essential gifts, including bags of rice, milk, groundnut oil, sanitary items, as well as a cash donation of One Million Naira,

She explained that the gesture was aimed at supporting the mother’s nutrition and overall wellbeing during the nursing period.

The Abia First Lady, who was overjoyed at the birth, also named the newborn “Ihuoma,” expressing hope that the child would grow in peace, grace, and favour.

Mrs. Otti, while describing the birth as a joyful and symbolic beginning to the new year, noted that it reflects the steady improvement and functionality of Abia State’s primary healthcare system.

She enjoined expectant and nursing mothers across the state to have confidence in government-owned health facilities and make proper use of them.

She also offered prayers for the newborn and urged the parents to raise her with strong moral values that would positively shape her future.

The Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Uche, commended Mrs. Otti for her consistent support of the health sector, highlighting her contributions in complementing the reforms of the Governor in strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.

The Matron of the healthcare centre, Ms. Kasarachi Emmanuel, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for the visit and the thoughtful donations, describing them as timely and impactful.

Responding, the excited parents of the newborn, Mr. Nwatuobi and Mrs. Blessing Chinagozie, natives of Itungwa in Obingwa Local Government Area, thanked Mrs. Otti for her kindness and for making the birth of their daughter a memorable and joyful experience.