Wife of Rivers State Governor Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike has received the 2019 Rivers Christmas baby at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital in Port Harcourt.
The baby, born to the Uchenna Amadi family, arrived at 8.10am on Wednesday, weighing 4kg at birth.
Accompanied by permanent secretaries and wives of top government functionaries, Justice Nyesom-Wike named the baby Nyesom after her husband.
The governor’s wife noted that at the beginning of 2019, she received a girl, and now she is receiving a boy, which, according to her, represents gender parity as promoted by Wike.
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She said: “We are delighted to have this handsome boy. Earlier in the year, we received a girl and today, we are receiving a boy; this is gender parity as the governor preaches. ‘’We have decided to name this boy Nyesom after the governor.
He will be a good boy. He will be a blessing to his family. As a result of his appearance in this family, many great things will happen to the family.”
Justice Nyesom-Wike said her office would be in touch with the family to monitor his progress. She said: “We will keep in touch and monitor his progress as he grows.
His Excellency loves children,” she added. Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital Dr. Aaron Friday said the baby was born at 8.10 am yesterday and weighed four kilogrammes.
Highpoint of the visit was presentation of gifts to the baby and patients in the children’s ward.
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