From Petrus Obi, Enugu
For Mr. Gerald Nduka and his wife, Elochukwu, their recent gift of triplets has brought mixed feelings to the family.
Their feeling now is one of joy and gratitude to the Almighty for blessing them with children, and the other of worry, considering the biting economic situation of the country.
The triplets (all girls), delivered at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, brought the number of their children to seven, just in three deliveries. Elochukwu told Daily Sun that her first delivery was a single, the second twins and this, triplets:
“We are happy and grateful to God for the gift of these babies. But, I must confess that things are very difficult considering the economic situation and rising price of goods and services.
“I am a hair dresser and my husband a taxi driver, and we have been managing. Now that God in His mercy has given us a triplet, what do we do, we will thank Him, but at the same time we need help to take care of them.”
The couple living at No. 21B Umunevo Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu, called on the government and Nigerians to help them to take care of the children:
“It is very difficult at this period, especially when we were expecting one child. All our preparations were for a baby, but now we have three in our hands. What do we do but to ask for assistance and we know that the Lord who gave us the children will provide for their upkeep.”
They also called on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to extend his love to the family: “We have heard of how the governor has been helping the poor and those in need. That is why we are using this medium to reach out to him and I know he will not leave us alone. We are also calling on well-meaning individuals to assist us take care of the children.
“They are not breastfeeding, all they depend upon is milk and the price of a tin of milk today has doubled. Things are very difficult and we still have our other children to look after.”