First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to safeguarding maternal and child health, stressing that “no mother needs to die while birthing life.” She made this declaration on Thursday while commissioning the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Maternal and Child Specialist Hospital in Gombe State.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady emphasized that maternal and child health remains central to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes quality healthcare access for Nigerians. She explained that the newly commissioned facility would serve as a beacon of hope, significantly reducing maternal and infant mortality in the state and surrounding communities.
“The commissioning of this hospital is not just the unveiling of a building; it is the opening of doors to life, to hope, and to a healthier future for our mothers and our children,” Senator Tinubu said. “Healthcare, especially maternal and child health, is at the heart of the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which seeks to ensure that every Nigerian child has a healthy start in life, and that no mother dies while birthing life.”
She further expressed confidence that the facility would deliver quality healthcare services, relieve families of preventable health challenges, and improve the well-being of women and children across Gombe State and beyond.
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Senator Tinubu lauded the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) for building the hospital. She said their intervention aligns with global commitments toward achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, which focuses on good health and well-being.
“As we commission this hospital today, I encourage all stakeholders, medical professionals, community leaders, and citizens to ensure that it serves its noble purpose with excellence, compassion, and integrity,” she added.
In addition to the specialist hospital, the First Lady also commissioned the ultra-modern New College of Nursing and Midwifery in Gombe. The facility is expected to play a crucial role in training competent health professionals to strengthen the state’s healthcare delivery system.
During her interaction with students at the college, Mrs. Tinubu encouraged them to embrace discipline, hard work, and compassion in their future medical careers. The students, visibly elated by her visit, expressed gratitude for her support and presence, describing it as a motivation to excel in their studies.
The First Lady’s visit highlights the federal government’s continued investment in maternal and child health infrastructure, a sector long plagued by inadequate facilities and high mortality rates. According to the World Health Organization, Nigeria accounts for one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, a challenge the government says it is determined to reverse.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has since returned to Abuja after her two-day working visit to Gombe State, during which she urged sustained collaboration between government, communities, and health professionals to deliver lasting healthcare solutions for Nigerian families.