The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to sponsor a mass wedding for 600 individuals, comprising 300 grooms and 300 brides.
The government will cover the dowry payment of ₦180,000 for each couple as part of the initiative.
The Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
He explained that screening committees have been set up to ensure that all selected couples meet the necessary criteria.
According to Argungu, the screening process will include pre-marital health checks and an assessment of the groom’s employment or trade status to confirm his ability to provide for his future wife.
The initiative is aimed at supporting orphans, widows, and people with special needs, regardless of their tribe or religious background. Argungu emphasized that the program is designed to promote social cohesion and reduce the financial burden of marriage for vulnerable groups in the state.
The Kebbi State Government’s initiative has been welcomed by many residents, who see it as a positive step toward reducing the high cost of marriage and supporting underprivileged individuals.
