Airtel gifts ₦2m to quadruplet family as Nigerians donate over ₦16m

Telecommunication network, Airtel Nigeria, has donated the sum of ₦2 million to the family of one Mr. Sodiq Olayode, who posted the celebration of his quadruplets.

The news was shared through a post on ‘X’ by @Jamysax, a friend of the family, and ever since donations have been pouring in. Replying to the post, Airtel Nigeria said, “Hello, #jamysax, when life gives quadruplets, we give #ovajara support! We’re adding ₦2m because great things come in multiples.”

This donation follows the outpouring of support from Nigerians, who have raised over ₦16 million for the family through online donations, as of the last update by @Jamysax.

“2pm Update!!!!!!! -16,265,209 Road to 20M, For those who still want to give,” he posted, adding the account details of the father of the quadruplets.

Tweeting as #James, he revealed how Olayode recently lamented that the quadruplets used 105 diapers in six days. His post generated a mix of sympathy as well as joy, with Nigerians donating millions of naira to Olayode’s bank account, which James provided.

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Furthermore, to the financial support, he added that some Nigerians have donated diapers, baby items, and food, among others. Olayode and his wife initially expected to welcome a single child, but were surprised by the arrival of quadruplets, two boys and two girls.

The donations are currently ongoing, as the family is eyeing the ₦20 million mark.