Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has donated ₦2 million towards the care of quintuplets delivered at a private hospital in Ondo State following the death of their mother after childbirth.
The governor also directed an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, stressing the need to strengthen maternal healthcare and reduce pregnancy-related fatalities in the state.
Representing the governor during a visit to Netcare Multispeciality Hospital, Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Seun Osamaye, conveyed the administration’s sympathy to the bereaved Adeuyan Olabode family and reaffirmed government commitment to the welfare of pregnant women and vulnerable children.
According to the commissioner, plans for the care of the newborn quintuplets go beyond emergency medical support, noting that the children may later be moved to a specialised facility for continued care once their condition stabilises.
Osamaye also commended the governor and the First Lady, Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, for prioritising women’s health and child welfare in the state.
She stressed the importance of proactive management of high-risk pregnancies, adding that the recent incident underscores the need for timely referrals and closer monitoring of expectant mothers facing medical complications.
Also speaking during the visit, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Adiji Ayodele Ojo, disclosed that the state government has commenced steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
According to him, the findings of the investigation would guide immediate actions aimed at improving maternal healthcare safety and accountability within the system.
He added that the Ministry of Health had already activated necessary processes to determine the cause of the incident and prevent future occurrences.
Speaking on behalf of the hospital, Paediatrician in charge of the babies, Korede Oluwatuyi, described the delivery of the quintuplets as initially successful, noting that medical personnel closely monitored both the mother and the babies before the unfortunate development.
Responding to concerns over referral procedures, the doctor explained that the hospital had advised the family on the need to transfer the patient to either the Federal Medical Centre or the Specialist Hospital in Ondo due to the high-risk nature of the pregnancy.
However, he noted that referral processes can sometimes be complicated by patient and family decisions.