Wife of the Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has advised women in the country to raise their children with the fear of God.
She made the call during a visit to a set of triplets delivered by Mrs Abbey Augustine and twins delivered by Mrs Nosiru Onibon at the Epe General Hospital, Epe.
Mrs. Ambode who was accompanied by the wife of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mrs. Fausat Obasa, said the upbringing of a child goes a long way to determine his or her future.
She reminded mothers that as the closest person to their children, they have a key role in shaping the future of their children.
“Children are wonderful gifts from God, therefore, mothers must cherish, nurture and raise their children with the fear of God so that they will grow to become good role models and be useful not just to themselves but also to their parents and society”, she said.
The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Mustapha Bamidele who received Ambode and her entourage, expressed joy at the visit, saying it was unusual.
He expressed appreciation of the management and staff of the hospital for the visit and the presentation of gifts to the children, with optimism that the hospital would witness similar visits in future.
Parents of the children expressed delight with the gesture, and prayed for the peace and progress of the governor’s family and the state.
