Adamu Muhammed Tenimu, a man in Kogi State fainted upon hearing the news that his wife had given birth to triplets.
The incident occurred at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, on Friday, May 30, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, the moment the man was informed of the triplets’ birth, he slumped, overcome by emotion. Hospital personnel and sympathizers quickly came to his aid and revived him. The mother and her newborns are reported to be in stable condition.
Muhammed, who is currently unemployed, spoke candidly about his feelings after regaining consciousness. “I thank God for this miracle, but I am confused and sad. I didn’t know we were expecting triplets. Right now, we don’t even have the means and financial capacity to pay the hospital bills, let alone care for three babies at once,” he said tearfully.
According to him, the family had only struggled to prepare for one baby as the pregnancy had not been regularly scanned due to financial constraints.
“This blessing is huge, but so is the burden. I don’t even have money to buy diapers or baby food. I don’t know where to start,” he lamented.
Onlookers who confirmed the situation said while the birth was successful, the family was in urgent need of medical supplies, nutrition, and financial aid to support the care of the newborns.
“The babies are healthy, but this family needs help. We are calling on the government, NGOs, religious groups, and well-meaning Nigerians to support them,” a family member said.
Friends and well-wishers of the family have also begun a mobilisation drive, calling on citizens to assist in whatever capacity they can.
“We urge the Kogi State Government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to intervene.
“The father is a law-abiding, hardworking man, and this situation deserves attention,” said Mr. Nuhu Alhassan, a colleague.
