A 44-year-old mother in Ogun State, Stella Omokhepen Olayioye, has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians for financial assistance after unexpectedly giving birth to quadruplets in Abeokuta.
Olayioye, a caterer and mother of one, delivered two boys and two girls through a Caesarean section at Atoke Medical Centre on November 7, 2026.
According to her, between eight and 10 ultrasound scans conducted throughout her pregnancy consistently indicated that she was expecting triplets. However, both she and the medical team were surprised when a fourth baby was discovered during the operation.
The mother described the unexpected arrival of the fourth child as a miracle but expressed concern over the financial demands of raising four newborns.
She disclosed that she and her husband waited 11 years after beginning their relationship in 2011 before welcoming their first child, who is now four years old.
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The consultant gynaecologist who led the operation, Dr Taofeeq Ogunfunmilayo, explained that the babies were delivered at 34 weeks through a Caesarean section, partly due to the mother’s medical history of two previous surgeries.
He said the medical team had successfully delivered the first three babies before noticing another membrane while preparing to deliver the placenta, leading to the unexpected discovery of the fourth baby.
Olayioye said she and her husband remain committed to caring for their children but appealed for public assistance to meet the demands of feeding, healthcare and other essential needs of the quadruplets.
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