Kebbi gov vows to sustain annual free mass wedding scheme

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to sustaining the state's annual free mass wedding program, vowing that the initiative will continue throughout his tenure to support less-privileged families.

The governor made this assurance on Monday during the 2026 mass wedding ceremony for 300 couples, held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris stated that the program has become a key social intervention aimed at easing the financial burden of marriage for vulnerable families across the state. "I will continue to put more effort into this initiative to ensure that more less-privileged people benefit from it," he said.

He commended his wife, Hajiya Nafisa Idris, for spearheading the initiative through her foundation, describing her efforts as a valuable contribution to the welfare of the people. The governor also took the opportunity to call on residents of Kebbi State to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that the President’s policies have brought notable developmental gains to the state.

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I will continue to put more effort into this initiative to ensure that more less-privileged people benefit from it.

Hajiya Nafisa Nasir Idris explained that the mass wedding scheme was initiated by her foundation to assist the needy and reduce the financial burden associated with marriage. She assured residents that the program would be sustained and expressed gratitude to individuals and organizations that contributed to its success. She also advised the newly married couples to uphold Islamic values, build their homes on mutual respect, patience, and understanding.

Dr. Mujidat Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, praised the initiative as a commendable intervention supporting less-privileged members of society. She congratulated the couples and urged them to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad in their marriages. The ceremony included Islamic rites, with Governor Idris paying a dowry of ₦200,000 for each of the 300 brides and presenting them with household furniture and kitchen utensils to help them start their family lives.

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The mass wedding scheme was initiated by my foundation to assist the needy and reduce the financial burden associated with marriage.