By Danjuma Amodu | Friday 13th March, 2026
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn health services across Nigeria following a complex delivery successfully managed at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State.
According to a statement signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information & Public Relations, the delivery involved a set of quadruplets born to Mrs. Mufiat Olateju, who was referred to the tertiary health facility while already in labour. Medical teams at the hospital promptly responded to the high-risk situation and successfully managed the delivery, stabilising both the mother and the newborns.
Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, directed the management of FMC Abeokuta to ensure that the mother and the babies receive comprehensive medical care, monitoring and support to safeguard their wellbeing.
The hospital has commenced appropriate medical care for the mother and the newborns, while also providing counselling and psychosocial support to the family in line with the directives of the Minister.
The Ministry commended the professionalism of the medical team at FMC Abeokuta for their prompt and coordinated response in managing the delivery, noting that multiple births such as quadruplets are medically demanding and require specialised care and monitoring.
Dr. Salako stressed the importance of early and consistent antenatal care for all pregnant women, saying, “Regular antenatal visits enable health professionals to detect and manage potential complications early, improve pregnancy outcomes and ensure safer deliveries for both mothers and babies.”
Health experts note that cases such as this highlight the critical importance of early antenatal registration and routine pregnancy monitoring, which help health professionals detect multiple pregnancies early and plan safer deliveries for both mothers and babies.
The Ministry also emphasised the importance of postpartum counselling, including voluntary family planning services, to help families make informed decisions about birth spacing and overall family wellbeing.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare remains committed to strengthening maternal, newborn and child health services nationwide through improved health systems, skilled healthcare personnel and expanded access to quality care across all levels of the health sector.
The Ministry continues to expand access to maternal and newborn care services across Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths.
