A Nigerian woman, Hajia Belikisu Ibrahim Akiti, has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, after 20 years of waiting.
The joyful news was shared by her family members and friends on Facebook on August 11, 2026.
The arrival of her son has reportedly brought happiness to her loved ones, who celebrated the long-awaited blessing with her.
The news has also attracted congratulatory messages from well-wishers, who expressed joy over her becoming a mother after two decades of waiting.
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“Alhamdulillah Ya Lateef. 20+ years of waiting, praying hoping and trusting Allah… and finally the long awaited blessing has arrived. It’s a baby boy,” one Idris Rashidat Adamu wrote.
“Congratulations to this incredibly strong woman Hajiya Bilkisu Akiti. Your story is a beautiful reminder that Allah’s timing is always perfect. What He has written for you will never pass you by.
“May Allah bless your son with good health, wisdom, long life and abundant blessings. After all these years, may your heart be filled with nothing but joy. Ameen.”
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