The Kebbi State Government has begun preparations for a mass wedding for 300 couples in the state, set to take place on February 27.
Suleiman Argungu, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, shared the news on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, revealing that the event is being organized in partnership with the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation (NANAS), an NGO.
He mentioned that several committees have been formed to handle specific tasks, including pregnancy, genotype, and HIV/AIDS tests, as well as other legal requirements for marriage in the state.
Argungu explained that the mass wedding is part of a promise made by Governor Nasir Idris during the last mass wedding, in which he pledged to hold such events regularly to help less privileged individuals get married.
He further stated that the administration of Governor Idris would provide N180,000 as dowry for each bride from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
In addition, other items such as room furniture and foodstuffs will be given to all the couples to support their marital life.
The wedding ceremony will be conducted following consultations with Islamic scholars, in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
