The new mother of two girls, Akinsola, has a lot to be joyful for. She just put to bed after waiting 14 years to have a child.

The babies, who weighed 4.2kg and 2.3kg,  came out healthy and bouncing without any complication.

Akinsola,  in an interview with NAN,  expressed gratitude to God for giving  her the children after several years.

” I thank God for the new name he has given to me;  before, I was being called “Iya Iyanu’’ without a child, but today, my name has changed  to “Mummy Twins.’’

“Many of my colleagues, friends and neighbours mocked and sidelined me, but because I stood  firm on  the words of God, He answered my prayers.

“I thank my husband, who inspite of the troubles and problems from family members, friends, colleagues and neighbours still believe in me and God.

“He stood by me like a father in all ways and also believed  in God all through the crisis. I  also thank  my siblings who stood by me in prayers for years.

“Let me thank God for all those who stood by me in prayers and encouraged me not to desist from serving God.

“These children are indeed signs that God never forgets  his own people who diligently seek him and believe in his words, ” she said.

The father of the twins, Babatunde, 49, also expressed gratitude to God for the children.

“We fast, pray and cry unto God for the fruits of the womb for years, but I  am happy that today, God has finally fulfilled  his promise to my family.

“I thank members of our church under the callings of  Pastor and Mrs  David Ajileye for their prayers and care for my family,’’ the happy father, who is also a civil servant, said.