Katsina To Sponsor Mass Wedding For 1,000 Couples

  The Katsina State Government has concluded plans for its maiden edition of a mass wedding for at least 1,000 couples drawn from the 34 local government areas. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); This is part of the government’s initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of social vices in the state. Although the amount budgeted for the wedding has not been disclosed yet, the state government said the programme will ensure that brides are empowered, while grooms will also receive support packages to ease their lives. READ ALSO: [2027] Buhari’s Only Son Yusuf Declares Intention For Reps Seat The Director General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, Malam Abu-Ammar, said during a livelihood support and counselling training on Thursday that many widows, orphans, and vulnerable individuals are unable to get married despite their willingness due to socioeconomic challenges. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); The training was organised by a marital support foundation in partnership with the board and the state Ministry of Women’s Affairs. READ ALSO: Kebbi Govt Conducts Mass Wedding For 300 Couples In her address at the training session, the Katsina State Commissioner for Women Affairs, A’isha Malumfashi, explained that the beneficiaries, comprising 2,000 individuals, have earlier undergone medical screening and verification to confirm their health status and compatibility. Malumfashi, represented by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Aminatu Mashi, said the maiden Katsina mass wedding will be held on April 25, 2026. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Katsina mass wedding Wedding More Stories 2027: Buhari’s Only Son Yusuf Declares Intention For Reps Seat Gov Radda Visits Katsina Community Attacked By Bandits Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Kill Policeman, Burn Health Centre /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

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