The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated Mrs. Victoria Gowon Work Place Nursery (creche)) to bring relief and improve the lives of working and nursing mothers.
The project, which the First Ladu unveiled yesterday in Abuja, is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Development.
Represented by the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the project represented a significant milestone and the commitment of the Federal Government to support working and nursing mothers.
She said the facility was put in place to bring relief to working mothers and their families as well as make it a comfortable environment for children to grow.
“So, we are all gatherers here on this occasion to inaugurate and open the facility to use for the benefit of mothers.
“This facility will serve as a preparatory ground for early child education and recreational activities for the children.
“It will also ensure that the policy thrust of the baby-friendly initiative of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration is achieved”, Senator Tinubu said.
The First Lady noted that the inauguration was a testimony to President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for working and nursing mothers.
She said the facility was earlier unveiled in April 2001 but ceased operation.
The First Lady added that the operation of the Work Place Nursery (Creche) was stalled over 13 years ago.
“We are happy to occasion to commission and open the facility to use for the benefit of mothers”, Senator Tinubu said.
She hailed Women Affairs Minister Uju Kenddy-Ohanenye for her supportive role in ensuring the resuscitation of the facility.
