Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has pledged to donate N2 million to the household of Sodiq Olayode, who just lately welcomed quadruplets along with his spouse, Abiodun.
This donation follows the outpouring of assist from Nigerians, who’ve raised over N16 million for the household by way of on-line donations.
Airtel Nigeria disclosed this on X.com on Thursday, expressing its assist for the household.
The submit learn, “Hiya, #jamysax, when life provides quadruplets, we give #ovajara assist! We’re including N2m as a result of nice issues are available multiples.”
PUNCH On-line reports that the story of the Olayode household gained consideration on social media after Olayode’s colleague, Oyeniran James, shared the household’s struggles on X.com on Tuesday.
Tweeting as #jamysax, James revealed how Olayode just lately lamented that the quadruplets used 105 diapers in six days.
His submit sparked a wave of generosity on-line, with Nigerians donating thousands and thousands of naira to Olayode’s checking account, which James offered.
Giving an replace on the donations, James said on Thursday that as of 2pm, the donations had reached N16,265,209.
In addition to the monetary assist, he added that some Nigerians have donated diapers, child objects, and meals, amongst others.
Olayode and his spouse initially anticipated to welcome a single youngster, however had been shocked by the arrival of quadruplets—two boys and two women.