A sixteen-year-old, Oluwatariiresimi Agbeyangi, has donated essential baby items to the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Centre in Ikoyi, Obalende Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos State, through her humanitarian initiative, The Cradle Project.
The donation, which included diapers and baby wipes, was presented over the weekend to support newborns, young mothers and vulnerable families receiving care at the health facility, particularly those facing difficult circumstances during hospitalisation.
Agbeyangi, a student of The Hockaday School, Dallas, Texas, said The Cradle Project is a student-led initiative focused on supporting new mothers and families in hospitals and care homes across Nigeria.
She explained that the project was inspired by her growing awareness of the challenges faced by mothers, especially single mothers, teenage mothers and women who enter motherhood under difficult or unsafe conditions.
According to her, many families struggle to afford basic baby necessities such as diapers and wipes, a situation that becomes even more challenging during periods of hospital care.
“The Cradle Project is rooted in the belief that small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference,” she said. “Providing simple essentials may appear minor, but for families in need, it offers real relief, comfort and reassurance during vulnerable moments.”
She noted that the initiative prioritises direct donations to hospitals and care homes to ensure timely delivery of support, while upholding efficiency, transparency and dignity for beneficiaries. Beyond meeting physical needs.
According to her, the project also aims to restore dignity and provide emotional reassurance to mothers, while raising awareness about maternal and child welfare and the importance of community-driven support.
To fund the initiative, Agbeyangi runs a small baking venture known as Cradle Crumbs, through which she produces and sells homemade baked goods via her school’s bookstore and personal orders. Proceeds from the business are used solely to purchase baby items for donation.
In addition to her humanitarian work, the student is actively involved in school activities and clubs, including the Wharton Investment Club, Investment Club, HockaStep and Girls Global Connect, and currently serves on her school’s Activities Board.
She expressed appreciation to the Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende Local Government, Hon. Bola Oladunjoye, for his support and commitment to maternal and child welfare within the council.
She also thanked the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Tayo Akintoye, as well as the doctors, matrons and nurses of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Health Centre, Dolphin, Ikoyi, for providing an enabling environment for collaboration with young advocates and humanitarian initiatives.
Receiving the items on behalf of the council and the health facility, Hon. Oladunjoye commended Agbeyangi for her compassion and sense of responsibility, describing the gesture as timely and impactful.
He also praised the management of The Hockaday School, Dallas, for supporting the initiative by allowing the student to sell her baked goods through the school store.
“We are deeply impressed by the vision, empathy and leadership demonstrated by Miss Agbeyangi at such a young age. This initiative clearly shows that age is not a barrier to making a meaningful impact in society,” he said.
The chairman noted that essential baby items remain critical to maternal and child care, particularly for indigent mothers who rely on public health facilities.
He encouraged other young people and private individuals to emulate the initiative, stressing the importance of community participation in healthcare support and social welfare.