There was a dramatic moment at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday, as a man identified as Adamu Muhammed Tenimu reportedly fainted upon learning that his wife had delivered a set of triplets.

 

The emotional scene unfolded shortly after the delivery, when Tenimu—overwhelmed by a mix of shock, joy, and anxiety—slumped after hearing the news. Eyewitnesses said the babies, all girls, came as a complete surprise to the family.

 

Hospital staff and concerned bystanders quickly came to his aid and successfully revived him. The mother and her newborn daughters are said to be in stable condition and under medical observation.

 

Speaking to journalists after regaining consciousness, Tenimu, a job seeker, expressed gratitude but also deep concern over his family’s financial situation.

 

“I thank God for this miracle, but I am overwhelmed. I had no idea we were expecting triplets. We barely prepared for one baby, and now we have three. We don’t even have money for hospital bills, let alone food and diapers,” he said tearfully.

 

Tenimu explained that due to financial hardship, his wife’s pregnancy had not been regularly scanned, leaving them unaware of the multiple births.

 

“This is a blessing, but it’s also a heavy responsibility. I don’t know where to begin,” he added.

 

Onlookers confirmed the family’s dire situation and called on the public for support. A family member noted that while the birth was successful and the babies were healthy, the family urgently needs assistance with medical supplies, nutrition, and daily care.

 

“This family needs help. We are appealing to the government, NGOs, religious groups, and kind-hearted Nigerians to come to their aid,” the relative pleaded.

 

Friends and well-wishers have since begun mobilising support, urging authorities and the public to provide aid. Mr. Nuhu Alhassan, a colleague of Tenimu, called for immediate intervention from the Kogi State Government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

 

“The father is a decent, hardworking man. This situation calls for compassion and support,” he said.

 

Sikiru Olamide, another concerned citizen, added: “The joy of childbirth should not be marred by the fear of survival. We must rally around this family.”

 

The triplets, who weighed 1.8kg, 2.0kg, and 2.3kg at birth, are being cared for in the hospital’s neonatal unit and are responding well to treatment.

 

Donations of baby essentials, food items, and financial aid have been requested to support the family through this critical period.