Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday officiated the mass wedding of 1,500 widows and young women under the Kano State Government’s Mass Wedding Programme coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.
The Governor described the initiative as a bold social intervention aimed at restoring hope, strengthening families and promoting moral values across the state.
He said the programme underscores his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens by easing the financial burden associated with marriage and creating opportunities for dignified family life in line with Islamic principles and the rich cultural heritage of Kano.
Governor Yusuf represented the first groom during the marriage solemnisation, where he formally sought the bride’s hand in marriage from her guardian, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who accepted the proposal in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
Earlier, the Emir of Kano delivered the Friday sermon, calling on the newly married couples to build their homes on the enduring values of faith, patience, mutual respect and compassion, stressing that peaceful families remain the foundation of a stable and prosperous society.
Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said the beneficiaries underwent thorough screening and counselling, while all religious and legal requirements were duly fulfilled before the marriages were conducted.
The Chief Imam of Kano, Professor Sani Zahraddeen, offered prayers for Allah’s guidance, blessings and lasting harmony in the homes of the newly married couples.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed profound appreciation to Governor Yusuf for the initiative, describing it as a life-changing opportunity that has enabled them to begin a new chapter in life with dignity and hope.
The mass wedding programme is part of the Kano State Government’s broader efforts to promote social welfare, strengthen family institutions and foster a more peaceful and cohesive society.
