ONIPAKO AKINYEMI MATERNAL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 1ST, 2ND & 3RD BABY OF THE YEAR 2026 IN IBARAPA CENTRAL WITH CHILD CARE UTENSILS.

The Onipako Abdulhameed Akinyemi Maternal Care Foundation marked the Year 2026 with its 12th annual presentation of childcare utensils to the first, second and third babies born in Ibarapa Central Local Government. The event took place at the Primary Health Care Center, Idere, where the lucky children, born at 12:15 am, 2:07am and 11:26 am January 1st, 2026 was welcomed into the families of Mr. & Mrs Toheeb and Amirat Rauf of Oba Olaleye compound, Idere, Mr. & Mrs Faidat Oyedepo of Ogunorogun compound, Idere and Mr. & Mrs Wasiu Olatunji of Lasele Compound, Igboora respectively.

Prince Akintayo Akinyemi, accompanied by the wife of Olu of Igboora, Olori Oluwakemi Titiloye, Chief Matron, Ibarapa Central Local Government, Mrs. Ibrahim, widows of the late monarch Olori Silifat Akinyemi and Olori Amudat Akinyemi, his wife Khadija, and family members, graced the occasion, which holds special significance in honor of his late father, HRH Oba Lamidi Olayide Akinyemi. Speaking at the event, Prince Akinyemi reflected on the foundation’s legacy, which was established 12 years ago to immortalize his father’s commitment to maternal and child welfare.

“During his lifetime, my father selflessly nurtured and supported countless abandoned children. This foundation continues his legacy, ensuring no child is left behind.

“I use this opportunity to appeal to Oyo State Government on improvement of our Public Health Care Facilities. Despite our the community’s efforts to upgrade our General Hospital, we lack medical personnel which is germain”, he said. He also prayed for Allah’s blessings and eternal peace for his late father.

Olori Titiloye who also donated cash to the parents, presented the items on behalf of the foundation. She lauded the initiative, emphasizing its vital role in community development. She urge the lucky parents to take good care of the children for them to be useful to the society.

“The birth of a child symbolizes hope and renewal. Supporting families and prioritizing healthcare in our community is a shared responsibility, train these children to be useful to the society” Olori Titiloye noted, expressing appreciation for the foundation’s unwavering commitment to maternal and child health.

The presentation concluded with hearty congratulations to the Rauf, Oyedepo and Olatunki families, whose new addition was warmly welcomed with love and generosity.

This gesture serves as a reminiscence of the good legacies of the late monarch and a reminder of the importance of community support.