Ogun State woman sets new record delivering her first child at the age of 66 in Abeokuta

OGUN State has witnessed the oldest birth in Nigeria after Abeokuta couple Professor and Mrs Samuel Otunbusin delivered their first after 40 years of marriage with the mother bearing a child age of 66.

Following the delivery, Ogun State governor Ibikunle paid a congratulatory visit to the family for setting the new record, noting that the state had scored another first in history, not only in Nigeria but in Africa too. Describing the development as the first of its kind in Africa and second in the world, Governor Amosun expressed his joy on behalf of the Ogun State people.

Governor Amosun said: “On behalf of the good people of the state, I congratulate the family of Professor Samuel Otunbusin. I learnt this is the first of its kind anywhere in the continent of Africa, though we are not surprised because Ogun State is known for its first, especially in the area of medicine.”

While imploring people to always have faith in God and patronise medical experts in the country, Governor Amosun called on them to also believe in the medical services provided by the government, positing that this development has showcased the capacity of the state, especially in the health sector. This view was also echoed by Dr Babatunde Ipaye, the Ogun State health commissioner.

Dr Ipaye said: "We implore our people to believe in our services so as to patronise our experts in the health sector. This recent development has further showcased the capacity we have in the country, particularly in our dear state and we enjoin our people to take advantage of the partnership that we are building, so that, together, we can sustain the enviable position the state currently occupies.”

Mrs Otunbusin, expressed gratitude to God for the wonderful gift at the time all hope had been lost, saying, she had undergone numerous procedures without success in different specialist hospitals, both at home and overseas. She urged women who are facing similar challenges not to lose hope but to remain positive and keep looking up to God.