The speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa
yesterday July 5th paid a visit to the Agege, Lagos home of Mrs Ruth Uche, the
woman whose husband, Mr Citizen Emeka Uche, fled their home after learning they
were expecting their third set of twins. The speaker visited the woman with
gift items, foodstuff and cash. He is pictured above with Mrs Uche, & her 6
children
Speaking during his visit, the speaker said
"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 deliveries. Apart from being
the Speaker, I am 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. 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 family planning and other health issues,” he said.
Meanwhile the Lagos state deputy governor, Idiat Adebule has called on
Mr Uche to come out of hiding. She said the Lagos state government is working
towards rehabilitating the woman and her family and also put them on an
allowance.
"We have contacted her, I have spoken to her and a delegation from
the government has gone to see her; they inquired about the health of the
children and the general welfarism. I hope to see her by the grace of God
tomorrow (today). Lagos State is working to rehabilitate her and assist the
family to fend for themselves. We intend to give her monthly allowance to take
care of the children. We are imploring him (Mr Uche) to come home to meet his
family and take up his responsibility,” she told the Nation.
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