Excitement as Lagos welcomes first New Year babies

The dawn of the new year in Lagos was marked by the sound of newborns crying in the city’s general hospitals, as a series of births heralded the arrival of the first babies of 2025.

At the General Hospital, Ikorodu, Mr. and Mrs. Olaoluwa made history with the birth of their baby girl at exactly 12:34 am, becoming the first family to welcome a child in Lagos this year.

The second newborn of the year, delivered shortly after, was Gift Kchief, with Funke Aderinola’s child completing the top three arrivals.

Chief Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital, Dr. Olatunji Ajayi lauded the ongoing improvements in the hospital’s infrastructure and services, crediting the state government for its continued investment in healthcare.

“The facelift and the boost in our medical services are evident today as we celebrate the safe delivery of these precious lives,” he said.

Meanwhile, at the General Hospital in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagosians witnessed the birth of a rare set of twins just minutes after midnight.

Mrs. Mary Osayomi delivered the first twin, a girl, at 12:14 am, followed by a boy at 12:15 am. This joyful occasion added another chapter to the new year celebrations in the city.

The General Hospital, Isolo, also witnessed a successful delivery at 1:32 am, as Mr. and Mrs. Lawal welcomed their baby boy, weighing 2.7kg, into the world.

The State’s Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi called the annual New Year baby celebrations a cherished tradition and reiterated the importance of health insurance.

She urged Lagos residents to register with the state’s Ilera-Eko Health Insurance Scheme, which continues to provide accessible healthcare services to families across the state.

Lagos First Lady, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, was on hand to join in the celebrations, expressing her delight at the births and highlighting the blessings that come with new life.

“We remain committed to supporting the development of Lagos’ health infrastructure and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Lagosians,” she affirmed.