The Kano State Government, Friday, conducted a mass wedding for 3,600 men and women across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, these new couples primarily comprised widows, widowers, divorcees, and spinsters from various parts of the state.
The wedding ceremony, which took place at the Emir’s palace in Kano, was attended by dignitaries, including the state governor, Abba Yusuf, and the leader of Kwankwasiyya, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso.
At the wedding ceremony, Governor Yusuf stressed that the mass wedding was a testament to the state’s commitment to preserving cultural traditions and promoting social cohesion, adding it was move to discourage adultery, prostitution, and illicit affairs.
He pointed out that this initiative offered the newlyweds a memorable and cost-effective means to formalize their unions.
The festivities continued with wedding ceremonies and a traditional feast, known as “walima,” scheduled at the Government House on the following Saturday, further celebrating this collective union.
The governor stated that this initiative aimed not only to strengthen the bonds between couples but also to underscore the state’s commitment to supporting its citizens and celebrating the institution of marriage.
While indicating his satisfaction, Abba lauded the Hisbah board and the Ministry of Health for executing their responsibilities, particularly as the initiative extended its benefits to the less privileged and people with disabilities.
The Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, recognized the timeliness of the government’s efforts in sponsoring mass weddings, maintaining that it would provide assistance, especially during difficult times, and help in addressing sexual abuse.
