Lagos Speaker Visits Mother Of 3 Pairs Of Twins Abandoned By Hubby

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News From The State, Uncategorized Sunday, July 5th, 2015

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother of three pairs of twins who was abandoned by her husband, Emeka Benjamin Uche, as the birth of the third pair approaches.

The Lagos Assembly Speaker also presented food items, beverages and cash to the woman.
Rt. Hon Obasa during the visit to the 32, Awori Street, Agege residence of the Uches, told the woman to give thanks to God for the successful delivery of the babies.

Describing children as gifts from God, the Lagos Assembly Speaker told Mrs. Uche to always give thanks to God in whatever situation herself.

“We came to congratulate you on the successful delivery of these beautiful gifts from God and to assure you that you will not suffer in bringing up these children. We must continue to thank God for everything. It was through the mercy of God that you delivered these twins through normal delivery after going through Caesarian routes in your previous delivery. So you have every reason to thank God.

“Apart from being the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I’m also your representative in the Assembly as this area falls within the jurisdiction of my constituency so this visit is part of my duty as your representative in the Assembly,” Obasa said.

The Lagos Assembly Speaker also assured Mrs. Uche of the assistance from the state government with the state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode already ordering the rehabilitation of the woman and her children.

Rt. Hon. Obasa also advised Mrs. Uche and Lagosians in general to always make use of the health facilities provided by the state as they were built for their use and improve their health.

“The state government spent huge sums of money to put in place these facilities and they are free, so make use of them. For people like you (Mrs. Uche), there are enough experts and professionals to advise you on the family planning and other health issues,” he said.

Mrs. Uche expressed appreciation to the Speaker, saying she was overwhelmed with joy at the visit.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy at this visit and I pray to God to always be with you and continue to bless you,” she said.