The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Thursday, welcomed the first baby of 2026 at the Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.
The baby of the year, 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 N1m, explaining that the gesture was aimed at supporting the mother’s nutrition and overall well-being during the nursing period.
In a joyful moment during the visit, the First Lady also named the bundle of joy “Ihuoma,” expressing hope that the child would grow in peace, grace, and favour.
Describing the birth as a joyful and symbolic beginning for the new year, Otti noted that the birth reflects the steady improvement and functionality of Abia State’s primary healthcare system and encouraged expectant and nursing mothers across the state to have confidence in government-owned health facilities across the state and to make proper use of them.
The First Lady also offered prayers for the newborn and urged the parents to raise her with strong moral values that would positively shape her future.
Speaking, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Enoch Uche, commended Otti for her consistent support for the health sector, highlighting her contributions in complementing the reforms of Governor Alex Otti in strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
Responding with excitement, the parents of the newborn, Mr Nwatuobi Chiagozie and Mrs Blessing Chinagozie, natives of Itungwa in Obingwa Local Government Area, thanked Otti for her kindness and for making the birth of their daughter a memorable and joyful experience.
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