Dr Aisha Buhari, wife of President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has unveiled Nigeria’s First Baby for the Year 2022.

The event organized to unveil the First Baby of the Year 2022 was held at Bwari General Hospital, Abuja on 1st January 2022.

The First Lady of Federal Republic of Nigeria at the event charged mothers across the country to take adequate care of their babies.

She also tasked mothers to ensure the healthy growth and development of their children through immunization, exclusive breastfeeding, and provision of proper nutrition.

Aisha Buhari who was represented by Senior Special Assistant to the President on African First Ladies Peace Mission, Dr Mairo Tanko Almakura, also advocated for the use of proper weaning foods for healthy growth and brain development of their babies.

“I wish to congratulate the hospital, the parents of the First Baby, and indeed all other babies born in Nigeria today.” She said.

She also called on mothers to note the importance of ante-natal, hospital deliveries, and post-natal care to address the challenges of maternal and child mortality, as well as maintain basic sanitation and hygiene, space their births, register their children at birth and enroll their children to school at the appropriate age.

Earlier, the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, who was represented by Director, Gender Affairs of the Ministry, Mrs F. K. Bulus said the event was meant to create awareness on the importance of healthy living for mothers, and newborn babies.