The Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Mrs Valerie Fubara, has extended warmth, care and goodwill to babies born on Christmas Day 2025, as part of activities marking the yuletide season in the state.
Mrs Fubara paid a Christmas morning visit to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), where she was presented with two Christmas Day babies. The first, baby Eric Chinyere Blessing, weighing 2.7 kilograms, was delivered at 12:02 a.m., while baby Chidugam Kinikachi Owhondah was born at 2:00 a.m.
Speaking during the visit, the Rivers First Lady expressed gratitude to God for His faithfulness and grace in granting the state another Christmas celebration.
She congratulated the parents of the newborns and welcomed the babies, describing them as special gifts born on a day of joy and hope.
She presented gift items, including toiletries and cash, to the Christmas babies and their mothers, and said that it has become a valued tradition in Rivers State to celebrate and identify with babies born during the Christmas and New Year period.
“I encourage parents to raise their children in the fear of God, as such upbringing will make them blessings to their families and society at large,” Mrs Fubara said.
In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Professor Chizindu Alikor, warmly welcomed Mrs Fubara and appreciated her compassionate gesture.
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He also conveyed the hospital’s gratitude to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for approving the employment of 1,000 staff and for equipping various departments of the hospital. Professor Alikor assured that the hospital management remains committed to delivering quality healthcare services to the people.
The Rivers First Lady also visited the Port Harcourt Children’s Home in Borikiri, where she interacted with the children and caregivers. She presented gift items to the children and commended the caregivers for maintaining a clean, safe and habitable environment.
Mrs Fubara expressed deep satisfaction with the level of care provided and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the welfare of vulnerable children in the state.
The visits underscored Mrs Fubara’s continued dedication to compassion, social responsibility and inclusive celebration during the Christmas season in Rivers State.