Friday, April 10, 2026 - The Katsina State Government has concluded arrangements for its first mass wedding programme, which will see at least 1,000 couples from across the state formally married as part of efforts to address social challenges.
Speaking during a livelihood support and counselling
training, the Director General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, Malam
Abu-Ammar, said the initiative is designed to support vulnerable individuals
who are unable to marry due to financial constraints.
“These 1,000 couples, comprising 2,000 individuals, were
drawn from the 34 local government areas of Katsina State,” he said. He added:
“This forthcoming mass wedding is one of the state government’s initiatives to
reduce the burden of social vices in the state. This is because many widows,
orphans, and vulnerable individuals are unable to get married despite their
willingness due to socioeconomic challenges.”
The government noted that while the total cost of the
programme has not been disclosed, support will be provided to both brides and
grooms, including empowerment initiatives and welfare packages to help them
start married life
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, A’isha
Malumfashi, confirmed that all participants have undergone proper checks before
being selected. “All the 1,000 couples have undergone medical screening and
verification to confirm their health status and compatibility,” she said.
The commissioner, who was represented by the ministry’s
Public Relations Officer, Aminatu Mashi, announced that the mass wedding is
scheduled to take place on April 25, 2026.
The programme is being organized in collaboration with a
marital support foundation, the Hisbah Board, and the state Ministry of Women’s
Affairs as part of broader social welfare efforts in Katsina State.
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