Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered a full investigation into the death of a 45-year-old woman, Mary Yaduyan, who passed away hours after giving birth to quintuplets in Ondo State.
Yaduyan reportedly died at Netcare Multispeciality Hospital shortly after delivering five baby boys through a caesarean section. Medical experts linked her death to a pulmonary embolism that developed after childbirth.
Following the incident, the Ondo State Government announced a ₦2 million donation to support the treatment and care of the newborns, who are still receiving medical attention at the hospital.
Representing the governor during a visit to the facility on Saturday, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Seun Osamaye, said the governor was deeply saddened by the tragedy.
“The governor is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident. His administration remains committed to safeguarding the lives of pregnant women and ensuring that no effort is spared in caring for these babies,” she said.
Osamaye explained that the financial support was meant to provide immediate relief for the quintuplets, while discussions were ongoing about transferring them to a specialised medical facility once they become stable.
She also stressed the need for stronger maternal healthcare systems, especially for high-risk pregnancies.
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“This tragedy highlights the urgent need for proactive interventions in high-risk pregnancies,” she stated, adding that improved monitoring and timely referrals are necessary in complicated medical cases.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Ministry of Health, Adiji Ojohe, confirmed that the ministry had begun a formal investigation into the incident.
“The Ministry of Health has set the necessary machinery in motion to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate development,” he said.
According to him, appropriate actions would be taken after the investigation to improve maternal healthcare delivery and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has once again drawn attention to maternal health challenges in Nigeria, particularly the risks associated with complicated pregnancies and emergency healthcare response systems.
