By Miracle Ogunde
The mass wedding of 600 individuals, comprising 300 grooms and 300 brides, will be sponsored by the Kebbi State Government including payment of ₦180,000 dowry per couple.
Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, revealed to newsmen that screening committees have been set up to ensure that all selected couples meet the required criteria.
He stated that the screening process will include pre-marital health checks and an assessment of the groom’s employment or trade status to ensure he is capable of providing for his wife.
He explained that the initiative targets orphans, widows, and people with special needs, irrespective of their tribe or religious background.
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