Mass Wedding: We Are Calling On 19 Northern Governors To Emulate Kano State Government under Abba Kabir Yusuf

….Amidst economic hardship Kano State government under the leadership of ABBA Kabir Yusuf has Win Hearts and Praise of Northern Religious Leaders for Mass wedding

By; Imrana Abdullahi

 In a noteworthy display of unity, Northern religious leaders from both Muslim and Christian communities in Northern Nigeria have expressed their appreciation for the Kano State Government’s recent initiative to sponsor mass weddings.

 This move, they believe, can help alleviate the challenges faced by unmarried couples during these trying times and reduce instances of premarital relationships.

Kano state governor Abba Yusuf received commendation from these religious leaders for his efforts. The Kano State Government stepped in to cover a dowry of N50,000 for each groom, including widows and divorcees among the wedded couples.

Prominent Islamic scholar Alaramma Ibrahim Musa, founder of Madarasatul Lauhil Qira’atul School in Kaduna, representing the Northern religious leaders, has issued a collective call to the 19 Northern governors. They are urged to replicate this initiative to combat the financial burden placed on couples due to the high cost of traditional weddings.

Musa highlighted the comprehensive support provided to the newlyweds in Kano, which includes essential items like beds, bedding, food, and clothing. Each bride was also granted a set of beds, along with mattresses, pillows, and a N20,000 financial boost to start a business. It is anticipated that this government intervention will significantly ease the path to marriage for countless young couples.

Similarly Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, echoed the sentiments of his fellow religious leaders. He pointed out that many Muslim and Christian couples in the North yearn to wed but face financial barriers, leading to extended periods of courtship.

Pastor Buru believes that similar initiatives across the Northern states can address this issue and prevent moral and social challenges arising from delayed marriages.

This laudable initiative can also have a broader societal impact. Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru emphasized its potential to reduce societal vices associated with postponed marriages and improve the economic well-being of families.

In conclusion, the Northern Nigerian religious leaders also urged well-off individuals to support young couples seeking marriage by providing vocational training to equip them for a more stable future with their partners and families.

 As Kano celebrates its newlywed couples, they stress the importance of patience and understanding in marital relationships for a harmonious and fulfilling life together.