After 22-years of marriage, a Nigerian pastor and his wife have welcomed their first child.

Reverend and Mrs Nnaghe Itam of Foundation Faith Church (Salem Church) in Calabar, are blessed with a baby girl having cried and prayed to God for more than two decades of childlessness.

The elated couple presented baby Gordalli-Evergreen Nnaghe Itam, to the church during a dedication service which saw family and friends who could not contain their joy also in attendance.

The new member of the Nnaghe Itam family is already 8-weeks-old.

Sharing photos from the dedication, the church in a statement Facebook said:

“Glory to God as our Papa and Mama Dedicate our Global Baby Gordalli-Evergreen Nnaghe Itam, she goes to Church today after 22 years of Marriage. The Joy that fills our Hearts knows no bounds. #BreakingForth #Imagodei #AMCCalabar”