Kano mass wedding beneficiary celebrates third marriage
A beneficiary of the Kano State Government's mass wedding initiative, Dantani Aruba, has shared his joy after marrying a third wife through the programme. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to expand his family without the usual financial strain of marriage. The mass wedding, organised by the state government, aims to help those who cannot afford traditional wedding costs. The initiative continues to support people from low-income backgrounds, including widows, widowers, and divorcees.
What we know
- Dantani Aruba stated he now has three wives after participating in the Kano State Government-sponsored mass wedding.
- The mass wedding was organised to assist individuals who struggle to afford marriage expenses.
- The Kano State Government, led by Governor Yusuf Abba, sponsored the wedding of 1,500 couples at a cost of N1.5bn.
- The programme is coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board and provides dowry, furniture, food items, and other essentials to beneficiaries.
- The initiative, known as Auren Gata, was first introduced in 2012 by then Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and has expanded over the years.
