Nigerian cleric and his wife welcome first child after 35 years of waiting

Rev. Jacob Kabra of the Christian Reformed Church Nigeria CRC-N RCC in Takum, Taraba State and his wife, Mary Jacob Kabra, have welcomed their first child after 35 years of marriage. 

Family and church members shared the good news via Facebook on Sunday, April 22, 2023. 

According to one Paul G. Musa, the couple got married on 9th April, 1988 at CRC-N Lufu in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The baby was born on 31st March, 2023.

The thanksgiving and naming ceremony will be held on May 7, 2023. 

“THANKSGIVING AND NAMING CEREMONY. The Rev. Dr. Jacob M. I Kabra Chairman CRC-N RCC Takum who got married on the 9th April, 1988 at CRC-N Lufu of Takum LGA, Taraba State, welcomed their first fruit on 31st March, 2023,” he wrote.

“By the grace of God, the programme is scheduled as follows:

“Thank you Jesus for this mighty miracle, after a period of 35yrs of marriage you still make it possible.”