The quintuplets who were born between 10:50am and 10:54am this morning weighed between 1.45kg and 1.75kg are currently in the Special Care Babies Unit of the Teaching Hospital and are in very good condition.The proud father of the quintuplets, Dr. Ekpo Edet, who could not hold back his joy and excitement said:
“I want to thank God almighty, He’s a faithful God. The first time in the history of Cross River State, the first time in the history of UCTH. Five at a go! God has been just been
faithful as we have concluded the first phase and the doctors have confirmed that the babies are kicking. We are entering into the second phase and I know it’s not going to be easy but I solicit for support from all well-meaning Nigerians, all my friends and well-wishers.
The babies were delivered at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH. Dr. Linda Ayade, the Wife of the Governor donated N1m to the family of the quintuplets, with an incubator for the management of the new babies.
