Touching Hearts at Oluseun Clinic & Maternity Home, Yemetu Alawada

The Damilola Orioke Foundation’s outreach journey took another meaningful step as our team visited Oluseun Clinic & Maternity Home in Yemetu Alawada. This clinic has a reputation for being a trusted haven for expectant mothers in the community. Its welcoming atmosphere and hardworking staff made our arrival feel less like a formal visit and more like joining a family gathering.

As we entered the maternity ward, the soft cries of newborn babies and the gentle voices of nurses filled the air. We had come prepared with packs of Pampers, baby wipes, detergents, antiseptic liquid, bathing soap, socks, clothes clips, toiletries and other essentials—items that may seem small but mean so much to families adjusting to life with a new baby.

Each bag we distributed was met with a different expression of gratitude. One mother who had just delivered her first child beamed as she received her package, whispering prayers of thanks. Another mother, recovering from a difficult delivery, sighed in relief at the sight of practical items she hadn’t yet been able to buy. These interactions reminded us that the work of the Foundation goes beyond providing supplies—it’s about showing care at a deeply personal moment in people’s lives.

We also took time to engage with the nurses and matrons who form the backbone of Oluseun Clinic & Maternity Home. Their dedication was visible in the way they calmly moved from one patient to the next, answering questions, soothing worries and tending to tiny newborns with skill and tenderness. We offered them our appreciation and presented tokens of gratitude for their tireless service. One matron told us our visit made her feel “seen” after many long, exhausting weeks. That moment stayed with our team as a quiet affirmation that every act of kindness matters.

Beyond the distribution of items, the visit was filled with conversations and encouragement. Volunteers shared words of congratulations and gentle tips about newborn care and hygiene. Some prayed with mothers who requested it, while others simply sat beside hospital beds, offering a listening ear. The clinic, though already warm and friendly, seemed to glow even more with shared smiles and laughter by the time we were done.

As we prepared to leave, we looked around at the peaceful scene—babies wrapped snugly in blankets, mothers a little more at ease, nurses moving with renewed energy—and we felt a deep sense of fulfilment. The day was a reminder that even small gestures, like a packet of wipes or a bottle of antiseptic, can ripple out into dignity, relief and hope.

This fourth visit reinforced the Damilola Orioke Foundation’s belief that service is about more than logistics. It’s about building relationships, affirming the hard work of healthcare providers, and giving families a reason to smile at a time when they need it most. Oluseun Clinic & Maternity Home welcomed us with open arms, and in turn we left part of our hearts there, inspired to keep reaching more mothers, more babies and more communities with kindness.