Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the wife of the State Governor, has demonstrated her compassion and care for the less privileged by presenting various relief materials worth thousands of naira to the family of Mr. John Ashang. The family recently welcomed quadruplets in Ikong village, Obudu Local Government Area.
The First Lady was informed about the delivery of the quadruplets through social media influencers. She immediately intervened to ensure the proper care and well-being of the nursing mother and the babies. However, it was reported that one of the quadruplets passed away. In response, the governor’s wife ordered the immediate relocation of the parents of the quadruplets to Obudu main town for easy access to basic amenities and follow-up on their welfare.
The governor’s wife also promised to assist the father with a shop to enable him to be fully engaged and be in a position to cater for both the mother and the newborn babies. The cost of the residential accommodation and the shop is borne by the First Lady as a way to enhance their well-being.
During the presentation of the relief materials, Deaconess (Mrs) Anwudua Richard Efa, the representative of the First Lady, reaffirmed the passion of the First Lady and her husband towards Cross Riverians, especially children. She congratulated the father of the newborns and his wife, Mrs Martina Ashang, for the safe delivery and described it as a huge blessing and indication of better things to come.
The items presented included bags of rice, yams, toiletries, crates of Eva water, noodles, beverages, baby clothes, wrappers, and cash donations to assist the family in taking care of the babies. The visit was in the spirit of the First Lady’s 60th birthday celebration, which was held recently. She thought it wise to reach out to them and assured them that she would be checking up on the children regularly to ensure their safety and well-being.
An elated father of the quadruplets, Mr. John Ashang, thanked the First Lady for her love and compassion towards their well-being and that of children generally. He prayed that God would bless her abundantly.
