KADUNA came alive on Friday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu) and other high-profile figures gathered to celebrate the wedding Fatihah of Ibrahim A. Bagudu, son of the minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, and Amina Tatari Ali.
The ceremony, held at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque, was graced by dignitaries, including Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Also present were Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Minister of Defence Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong.
The solemnization of the marriage (Nikah) was officiated by the Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman Adam, who offered prayers for the couple’s happiness and future. In his sermon, the Imam stressed the significance of love, unity, and faith in building a strong family foundation.
Thousands of well-wishers, including residents and visitors who stayed behind after Friday prayers, joined in celebrating the union, showering the newlyweds with prayers and blessings for a prosperous marital life, according to a release by Ahmed Idris, chief press secretary to Kebbi State governor