Lagos State and Mouka Limited has marked 2025 by celebrating the first babies born in Nigeria for the year as part of its annual brand tradition.
Mouka’s brand manager, Tolani Tijani, representing the company’s chief commercial officer, Dimeji Osingunwa, highlighted the brand’s dedication to promoting healthy sleep habits, remarking, “Our Dreamtime mattress is specially crafted to support children’s physical and cognitive development. It is water-resistant yet breathable, ensuring a cool and comfortable sleep environment.”
Tolani noted that the initiative, spanning 13 states, showcased the company’s commitment to improving lives through thoughtful community engagements.
Mouka which is in partnership with several public hospitals across 13 states such as Lagos, Oyo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Kano, and Plateau, distributed gifts to newborns and their families. In Lagos, Mouka collaborated with the state’s First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to honour babies born on New Year’s Day
Some distributed items included Mouka Dreamtime Baby Mattresses, pillows, nappies, as well as baby care essentials.
Also, events were held at Isolo General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, and Ikorodu General Hospital, where families received celebratory gifts. A special party at Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital brought together the first babies born in Lagos from 2020 to 2024.
At Ikorodu General Hospital, Baby Olaolu, a girl weighing 2.75 kg, was born at 12:34a.m., making her the first baby of the year.
Other hospitals like Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital welcomed twins, Osayomi, minutes apart—a girl weighing 2.5 kg at 12:14a.m., followed by her brother at 12:15a.m., weighing 2.49 kg.
Baby Lawal, a boy weighing 2.7 kg, was also delivered at Isolo General Hospital at 1:32 a.m., further culminating the celebrations.
Similar gestures were extended to families in other states as the Mouka team celebrated babies Asimiyu and Olaniyi delivered at 12:01a.m. And 02:43a.m. respectively at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Grateful parents lauded Mouka for its generosity and commitment to improving lives. “Mouka has shown that it cares deeply about Nigerian families. This is a memorable way to start the year,” said a mother at Ikorodu General Hospital.
