KANO, NIGERIA — The Kano State Government has announced an ambitious social welfare programme to conduct a mass marriage ceremony for 3,000 vulnerable residents.
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, disclosed the initiative in an official update on his social media platforms, stating that it is designed to support widows, orphans, and young people from low-income households, and to ease economic pressures while promoting social stability. He explained that the programme will bring together 1,500 men and 1,500 women, providing them with financial and material support to establish stable family units despite current economic challenges.
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Comprehensive Welfare and Business Support Packages
To ensure a smooth transition into married life, the state government has assembled a comprehensive start-up and household support package.
According to the Hisbah Commander-General, each couple will receive essential household items, including:
- Bed frames, mattresses, pillows, and matching bed sheets
- Wardrobes for storage
- Food supplies, including bags of rice, pasta, and cooking oil
In addition, the government will provide wedding attire for the couples. Brides will receive Ankara fabrics and hijabs, while grooms will be given traditional outfits and caps. The Kano State Government will also pay the mandatory dowry of N100,000 for each bride.
To help prevent financial hardship after marriage, each couple will receive an additional N100,000 grant to start a small business or invest in other income-generating ventures.
Medical Screening and Programme Scale
Sheikh Daurawa emphasized that the selection process will adhere to strict health and administrative requirements. Before the marriages are formally conducted, all prospective brides and grooms will be required to undergo medical screening and complete all necessary documentation.
The initiative is expected to be among the largest government-sponsored mass marriage programmes in Kano’s history, reflecting the state’s continued use of social welfare interventions to address grassroots socioeconomic challenges.
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