Aged Couple Welcomes First Child After Waiting Over 30 Years, Shares Their Story
- A Nigerian couple shared their testimony after welcoming their first child following more than 30 years of waiting
- The wife, during her testimony, revealed she conceived at an old age after years of prayers and two unsuccessful attempts
- She delivered a baby boy in January 2025, while her husband urged others not to lose hope despite long delays
A Nigerian couple has touched hearts online by sharing their powerful testimony after welcoming their first child following 30 years of waiting.
The testimony was shared during a church service at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, where the couple stood before the congregation with their baby boy.
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In the video, shared on Pastor Daniel Olukoya's TikTok page, the wife revealed that she had been trusting God for the fruit of the womb since they got married over 30 years ago.
Aged couple welcomes first child, shares testimony
According to her, they underwent two unsuccessful in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures and also participated in special prayers, which she said strengthened their faith over the years.
She disclosed that she eventually conceived in May 2024 at the age of 56. Despite the difficulties, she said she carried the pregnancy to term and gave birth to a baby boy in January 2025, just before turning 57.
Source: TikTok
In her words:
"We got married in 1994, July precisely. Since then, we've been believing God for the fruit of the womb. It had been a challenging time, but God manifested himself after all. We've been through some treatments, two failed IVFs... We've been passing through prayers, corridor prayers with the General Overseer, and he has been very supportive and prayerfully guiding us.
"So, as God would have it, in May 2024, I conceived. The journey was a bit challenging because of age, but I was able to sail through."
She added:
"That time I was 56. So, by the time the baby came in January last year, I was close to 57. Praise the Lord. The journey had been that of pain, cry, and joy at times. Anytime I saw people testify, I asked God, 'When will I testify? You have not called me to shame. You have not called this home to shame.' And God did it.
"There was a time I had an attack on my leg, and I told God, 'I will still need this leg to carry pregnancy o. You just have to help me.' And God helped me. So, in January 2025, the Lord... we put to birth a bouncing baby boy, to the glory of God and to the shame of the devil. Praise the Lord!"
Her husband, who was visibly emotional during the testimony, encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges not to lose hope.
Watch the emotional video on TikTok below:
In a related story, a single man in his early 40s caused his entire family to rejoice and celebrate after bringing home a woman he intends to marry.
Couple welcomes baby after years of waiting
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that a couple who got married several years ago celebrated after finally giving birth to their first child.
The man and his wife were overjoyed the day the child was named during an emotional ceremony attended by friends and family.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
