A 25-year-old woman, Fiddausi Muhammad, wife of a police constable, has delivered triplets via caesarean section at Dutse General Hospital in Jigawa State.
Fiddausi gave birth to a boy and two girls in her first pregnancy after years of delay in conceiving.
During a visit to the hospital, Tribune Online gathered that Fiddausi had been resuscitated and had already started breastfeeding her newborns.
Speaking to Tribune Online from her hospital bed, Fiddausi expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the blessing. “I thank Allah for His mercy, favours, and blessings. I pray for His support and guidance to take care of them,” she said.
She further stated, “I didn’t know I was carrying triplets. I had a normal pregnancy. During my antenatal visit to the hospital, a scan was conducted, and it was discovered to be twins. But by the Glory of God, when I delivered, it was triplets.”
Also speaking, Mr Dayyabi Muhammad, a junior-ranking police officer, described the situation as “a moment of both celebration, surprise, and challenge.”
“It is a celebration having three children at once, especially at a time when some people are desperate for even one. But it is also challenging, considering the present economic difficulties. The situation brings significant financial responsibilities, especially in a country grappling with economic challenges,” he said.
According to him, “The cost of providing adequate nutritional food for the mother to ensure exclusive breastfeeding for three children, as medically recommended, is really challenging at this cost of living.
“And then, there are day-to-day expenses, healthcare, and education for three newborns simultaneously, which can be overwhelming for families with limited income.”
He, therefore, called on the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, his wife, and compassionate individuals to support them in caring for the children.
“The economic reality of raising triplets and twins at the same time in Nigeria cannot be ignored. With rising inflation, the costs of diapers, baby formula, and medical care are overwhelming for many families, particularly those with lower incomes,” he added.
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