By Danjuma Amodu | March 14, 2026
A 40-year-old woman, Mutiat Olateju, has given birth to quadruplets at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, leaving the family overwhelmed and appealing for assistance to care for the premature babies.
The quadruplets, born at 32 weeks, are receiving specialised care, with two requiring intensive medical attention due to their fragile condition. The premature birth has added to the family’s financial burden, making it challenging for them to cope with the unexpected arrival of the bundles of joy.
“We need help from the government and good people because I do not know where to start from,” Olateju pleaded.
Her husband, Oluwaseun Olateju, echoed her sentiments, saying caring for nine children would stretch their financial capacity thin.
“I am the husband of the woman who delivered the quadruplets at FMC. Before now, we already had five children. I want the government to please come to my aid because I can not do it alone. It is beyond my power.”
Oluwaseun expressed his initial shock and concern, “At one point, I even thought of running away, but I later changed my mind because I believe everything will eventually be fine.”
According to the Consultant Gynaecologist at FMC Abeokuta, Dr Taofeek Ogunfunmilayo, the mother was not registered for antenatal care at the hospital and was referred to the facility while already in labour.
“The patient is what we call an unbooked patient. She did not register with us for antenatal care and was only referred here when she was already in labour,” the doctor said.
Ogunfunmilayo noted that doctors initially believed the woman was carrying triplets, but four babies were successfully delivered during the surgical procedure and are now receiving specialised care in the hospital. He added that the mother is in a stable condition and responding well to treatment after the delivery.
However, because the babies were born prematurely, they are being closely monitored by medical personnel at the Special Care Baby Unit.
According to the doctor, two of the babies are responding well to treatment, while the other two require more intensive medical attention due to their fragile condition.
Similarly, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has assured the family of its support, with Minister of State Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako stating, “The Ministry is committed to ensuring the mother and babies receive comprehensive medical care and support. We appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to join us in supporting this family during this challenging time.”
The Ministry has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn health services, emphasising the importance of early and consistent antenatal care for all pregnant women.
