The people of Apata in Oworo district, Lokoja in Kogi were overjoyed on Monday when their queen gave birth to triplets after a 17-year wait.
According to NAN, the babies were born at Lokoja’s Federal Teaching Hospital by Olori Teniola-Faith.
The palace of Fredrick Balogun, the Olu of Apata, was filled with praise singing and dancing as the populace celebrated alongside the royal family.
Balogun told NAN that God had been exceedingly true to his family, who had trusted Him for 17 years.
“This is our day of joy and rejoicing after receiving these precious gifts from God Almighty after several years of waiting and trusting Him,” he said.
“In fact, I’m in short of words to thank God for what He has done to this royal family. No wonder people have gathered around to celebrate with us.
“Another impressive and wonderful thing our God has done to us is that the queen and the triplets are all in good health condition.”
According to Balogun, the arrival of the triplets signals that 2024 would bring many blessings to not only the Apata community, but also Kogi and Nigeria as a whole.
The traditional ruler also thanked family members, friends, Apata residents, and hospital management for their support throughout.
