Hon Mudashiru Obasa the
Lagos state House of Assembly speaker, July 5th 2015 visited 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.
The speaker visited the woman with gift items, foodstuff and cash.
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.
I just hope the Lagos government help that is not just an empty promise
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