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Kebbi to host mass wedding for 300 couples July 27
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Kebbi to host mass wedding for 300 couples July 27

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Kebbi government in Nigeria will hold a mass wedding for 300 Muslim and Christian couples on July 27.
  • The event, sponsored by the government and a charity foundation, aims to support orphans, widows, and divorcees.
  • The government will cover dowries, provide furniture, and food items to help the couples establish homes.

The Kebbi State government in Nigeria, in partnership with the Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation, is preparing to host a "Inclusive Mass Wedding" for 300 couples on July 27. This initiative aims to support vulnerable individuals, including orphans, widows, and divorcees, by facilitating their remarriage.

If you recall, we successfully conducted the maiden edition for 300 couples in 2024 and the second one in 2025.

— Alhaji Suleiman ArgunguChairman of the Organising Committee, highlighting the history of the mass wedding program.

The organizing committee, led by Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, has finalized arrangements for the event, which will include both Muslim and Christian participants who meet the specified criteria. This marks the third edition of the mass wedding program, following successful events in previous years.

We have already distributed application forms to prospective couples across the 21 local government areas, and preparations have reached an advanced stage.

— Alhaji Suleiman ArgunguChairman of the Organising Committee, describing the current stage of preparations.

Preparations involve extensive coordination, with committees established for security, medical services, transportation, and religious guidance. All prospective couples are undergoing mandatory medical screenings, including tests for pregnancy, genotype, and HIV/AIDS, alongside other legal marriage prerequisites.

Gov. Nasir Idris had approved the payment of dowry for all the 300 couples, with N250,000 to be paid for each bride.

— Alhaji Suleiman ArgunguChairman of the Organising Committee, detailing financial support for the couples.

Governor Nasir Idris has approved the payment of dowries for all 300 brides, amounting to N250,000 per bride. Additionally, the government and its partners will provide newly married couples with essential household items such as furniture, food, and domestic materials to aid in establishing stable homes. Local artisans have been engaged to produce these items, supporting the local economy.

There is no discrimination, provided applicants fall within the approved categories of orphans, widows or divorcees.

— Alhaji Suleiman ArgunguChairman of the Organising Committee, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the program.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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