By Abdullahi Tukur
Governor, Nasir Idris of Kebbi state, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the annual free mass wedding programme throughout his tenure.
The Governor who gave the assurance on Monday, at this year’s mass wedding ceremony for 300 couples, said the initiative would continue to provide support to less-privileged families across the state.
While commending his wife, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, for championing the programme through her foundation assured to continue to put more effort into the initiative to ensure that more less-privileged people benefited.
He urged the people of Kebbi State to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President’s policies and programmes have brought significant developmental benefits to the state.
“I am one of the happiest people today because this large turnout shows that the people of Kebbi State support Mr. President. We remain committed to the APC”.
Speaking on the occasion, the Wife of the Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris, said her foundation initiated the mass wedding programme to assist the needy and reduce the financial burden on families.
She assured the public that the programme would be sustained and also appreciated all individuals and organisations that contributed to its success.
She advised the newly couples to fear Allah, uphold Islamic values, and build their homes on mutual respect, patience, and understanding.
Also speaking, Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, commended Governor Nasir Idris and his wife for the initiative, describing it as a commendable effort that supports less-privileged members of the society.
She congratulated the couples and urged them to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in their marital lives.
The marriage solemnisation was conducted according to Islamic rites by Sheikh Imam Mukhtar alongside other Islamic scholars. Governor Nasir Idris paid a dowry of ₦200,000 for each bride, after which prayers were offered for Allah’s blessings upon the newlyweds.
The mass weeding ceremony attracted prominent personalities across the country and Islamic scholars,
