1,500 Couples Marry at Mass Wedding in Kano State, Nigeria
In Kano State, northern Nigeria, a mass wedding took place, uniting 1,500 couples in a two-day event organized by the state government. This initiative aimed to assist couples who face financial difficulties in affording a wedding. Each bride was given a dowry of 200,000 naira (around US$147) and resources to launch a small business, along with essential household items like beds, mattresses, and blankets. Prior to the ceremony, couples participated in screening and counseling sessions. This marks the second mass wedding orchestrated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The government views this program as a means to support low-income families and foster social stability, including individuals who have lost family members in violent incidents. The South China Morning Post reported on the event, featuring a photo by AP.
Key facts
- 1,500 couples married at a mass wedding in Kano State, Nigeria.
- The two-day ceremony was held in Kano State.
- The wedding aimed at couples who could not afford a wedding for financial reasons.
- Each bride received a dowry of 200,000 naira (US$147).
- Couples received household items including beds, mattresses, and blankets.
- Couples underwent screening and counseling before the wedding.
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf organized the mass wedding for the second time.
- The program is part of social policy to support low-income families and promote social stability.
Entities
Institutions
- Kano State Government
- South China Morning Post
- AP
Locations
- Nigeria
- Kano State
- Kano