Lady Onyeme Celebrates Birthday With New-Born Babies, Others

BY RITA OYIBOKA

THE wife of Delta State Deputy Gover­nor, Lady Catherine Onyeme has marked her 49th birthday, yesterday, with a charitable out­reach at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba and Asaba Specialist Hospital.

Onyeme del ivered packages containing baby essentials, toiletries, nu­tritional items, and finan­cial aid. The beneficiaries included babies born on her birthday (December 4), children in the Neo­natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and patients in the male wards, among others.

In her remarks at both hospitals, Lady Onyeme shared her joy in celebrat­ing her birthday through charitable acts, express­ing gratitude to God for good health. She also commended the medical personnel for their self­lessness and dedication to patient care.

During her visit to the NICU, Lady Onyeme in­teracted with mothers of premature babies, of­fering words of encour­agement and financial support for medical bills.

Speaking with The Pointer after the exer­cise, the Chief Medical Director of Asaba Spe­cialist Hospital, Dr. Peace Ighosewe, praised Lady Onyeme’s initiative. “Her Excellency’s visit is both inspiring and impactful. Her generosity reflects her compassionate na­ture and her dedication to the welfare of the vulner­able. The supplies and en­couragement she brought will greatly enhance our efforts to provide quality care,” she said.

Similarly, the Head of Clinical Services and Training at FMC, Dr. Omo Ekene, applauded the gesture, highlighting it as evidence of her dedi­cation to Deltans’ well-being, bringing hope to patients and inspiring staff.

One of the beneficia­ries, Mrs. Rita Uzoma, whose baby is in the NICU, expressed a heart­felt gratitude for the ges­ture. She offered prayers for the Onyeme family. Mr. Patrick Isichei, a ben­eficiary at the male ward recovering from surgery, expressed appreciation, wishing Lady Onyeme many more years ahead.

In an interview with The Pointer, Lady Ony­eme emphasised the im­portance of philanthropy. “Last year, I spent my birthday at an orphan­age. This year, I chose to celebrate with babies born on my birthday and other patients. I encour­age everyone who has the privilege to lend a helping hand to others to do so because in giving, we find true fulfilment”, she said.