At 11 a.m. on a Tuesday in 2023, Amina experienced her first contractions, marking the beginning of her labour for her first child.
Her husband, Abu, and neighbour Rufai hurriedly took her to the General Hospital in Okuta, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, where they live.
Unfortunately, the two doctors and other staff members had not reported for duty at the hospital and the delivery room was locked. Some students undergoing their industrial training at the hospital received the patient. However, when Amina’s contraction pain increased and there was no sign of help, her husband moved her to a private medical facility in the town.
