An hairdresser, Joan Orajiobi, from Nnewi in Anambra State has given birth to a set of triplets in Enugu on New year’s day.
Orajiobi was delivered of two girls and a boy in a private hospital, the Praise and Grace Hospital and Maternity at No 1 Mbanugo Street, Coal Camp, Enugu State.
Speaking to journalists from the hospital, Orajiobi, who lives at Ologo Quarters, Uwani Enugu, said when she became pregnant in May 2023, she never knew it would result in a set of triplets.
She added the labour started on Saturday but she visited the hospital on Sunday and yesterday, she was delivered of the triplet.
“I am a hairdresser, I have two girls already before this pregnancy came in May but I never knew I was pregnant for a set of triplets until the scan indicated that I was carrying a set of twins.
“So today, around 7 am, God gave me a January gift and new year bonanza and throughout the period of this pregnancy, the babies were not giving me challenges.
“I even carried the pregnancy to fix a customer’s hair, only that my legs did swell. People will be telling me to go and rest but I kept struggling to do the work to find what my family will eat,” she said.
She, however, called on Nigerians to come to her aid, saying it would be difficult for her and her husband to take care of the babies.
“I am pleading to Nigerians especially the governors of Enugu and Anambra State, Gov. Peter Mbah and Chukwuma Soludo and Nigerians to come to my rescue.
“They should come and assist us with anything they wish to do for us. Doctor said the triplet will cost us N450, 000 because I delivered through Cesarean Section,” she stated.
Her husband, Mr Cornelius Orajiobi, a trader, said he felt excited when the scan showed that his wife was pregnant for twins but never knew it was a set of triplets.
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