By Dipo Olowookere
A foremost manufacturer of mattresses and other bedding products in Nigeria, Mouka, has donated water-resistant Dreamtime mattresses to some babies born on 2024 New Year’s Day in Lagos and other states.
The items were distributed to the new children by the company in furtherance of its commitment to adding comfort to life.
At the presentation of the mattresses, diapers and customised teddy bears in Lagos, the wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mrs Ibironke Sanwo-Olu, commended Mouka and others for being consistently involved in the partnerships toward complementing the vision and efforts of the State Government in the health sector over the years.
She said welcoming a newborn is a symbolic and significant event that brings forth the assurances that human heritage is carried on to the next generation.
“We are here today not just to celebrate new life but also to seek opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the people who need our assistance. Bearing in mind always that our show of love, kindness, and compassion is only an extension of gratitude to our maker for the same grace granted to us,” she said.
In his remarks, the Chief Commercial Officer of Mouka, Mr Dimeji Osingunwa, said as the promoter of quality sleep, the brand continues to advocate for a healthy sleep culture, especially from childhood. This is why Mouka donated Dreamtime mattresses, specially designed with children in mind.
Also, the National Sales Manager of Mouka, Mr Oladimeji Alabi, disclosed that the gifts were the company’s way of celebrating families who have new babies on January 1, an initiative aimed at adding value to life and making the babies sleep on comfortable children’s mattresses designed for improved well-being.
The Dreamtime mattress is water-resistant yet breathable to keep the body cool and comfortable through the night. It is also made with the right foam density to keep children comfortable while sleeping.
The team shared the items with the first babies born in 2024 in Lagos, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Delta, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, and Ogun States.
In Lagos, Mouka was with Mrs Sanwo-Olu at the Badagry General Hospital, Amuwo-Odofin General Hospital and Apapa General Hospital along with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat and others.
The first babies born at the Lagos State Maternal and Child Centre, Amuwo-Odofin were a twin from Mrs Lateefat Oluwagbenga at 12:07 am and 12:09 am. At the General Hospital in Apapa, Mrs Rachael Olaniyi gave birth to a boy at 12:38 am.
They expressed their joy over the gift items from Mouka like their counterparts at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital Kaduna, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Federal Medical Centre Gombe, Edo Specialist Hospital, University Teaching Hospital Owerri, Federal Medical Centre Aba, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, and the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Sagamu.
