The Kebbi State Authorities has commenced preparations to sponsor a mass marriage ceremony for 300 {couples} within the state scheduled for February 27, 2025.
The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, informed newsmen on Sunday, February 9, in Birnin Kebbi that the marriage is organised in collaboration with an NGO, Nafisa Nasir Charity Growth Basis (NANAS).
He stated that numerous committees had been arrange with particular duties equivalent to being pregnant checks, genotype checks, HIV/AIDS checks and different lawful conditions for marriages within the state.
Argungu stated that the mass marriage ceremony was in fulfilment of a promise made by Gov. Nasir Idris over the last mass marriage ceremony that it might be held periodically to help the much less privileged to get married.
Argungu stated the state authorities will present N180,000 as dowry for every bride from the 21 Native Authorities Areas of the state, amounting to N54m for the 300 beneficiaries.
“Different extra gadgets shall be offered equivalent to room furnishings and foodstuffs to all of the {couples} to consolidate their conjugal relationship.”
