- Kebbi Governor announced plans for an even larger mass wedding next year, reflecting the administration’s dedication to social welfare.
- Additionally, Hajiya Nafisa donated N20,000 to each couple, totaling N12 million, which was matched by Hon. Bello Dallatun Ka’oje, member of the House of Representatives for Suru/Bagudo Constituency.
Kebbi State witnessed a grand celebration as Governor Nasir Idris officiated a mass wedding for 300 couples.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the state government funded the bride prices, totaling N54 million (N180,000 per couple). Prior to the ceremony, all couples underwent genotype testing, and brides were examined to adhere to Islamic marital requirements.
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The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, represented by Magajin Garin Gwandu, Alhaji Aminullahi Umar, served as the Waliy (guardian) for the brides.
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, acted as the Wakil (representative) for the grooms, facilitating marriage contracts.
Governor Idris commended his wife, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, for organizing the event through her NANAS Foundation, with support from the government.
He announced plans for an even larger mass wedding next year, reflecting the administration’s dedication to social welfare.
Each couple received complete room furniture, including beds, beddings, and household utensils, free of charge.
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Additionally, Hajiya Nafisa donated N20,000 to each couple, totaling N12 million, which was matched by Hon. Bello Dallatun Ka’oje, member of the House of Representatives for Suru/Bagudo Constituency.
Senator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, gifted N50,000 to each couple—N30,000 for grooms and N20,000 for brides—amounting to N15 million.
