The Katsina state authorities has accomplished preparations for its inaugural mass sponsored marriage ceremony programme for 1,000 {couples} from throughout the state’s 34 native authorities areas.
The Director-Normal of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, Aminu Usman Abu-Ammar, disclosed this throughout a coaching session centered on livelihood help and marital counselling.
The programme was organised by the Al’usra Marital Help Basis in partnership with the Hisbah Board and the state’s Ministry of Girls Affairs on Friday.
In response to Abu-Ammar, the initiative is a part of the federal government’s efforts to sort out rising social challenges by supporting marriage amongst weak {groups}.
He mentioned {economic} hardship has prevented many widows, orphans, and different deprived people from getting married regardless of their readiness.
He added that the scheme is designed to supply empowerment for brides, whereas grooms can even profit from help packages aimed toward easing the {financial} calls for of beginning household life.
Additionally talking, the Commissioner for Girls Affairs, Aisha Aminu Malumfashi, mentioned all taking part couple, totaling 2,000 people, had undergone medical screening and verification to establish their well being standing and compatibility.
Represented by the ministry’s spokesperson, Aminatu Sada Mashi, the commissioner introduced that the ceremony is scheduled to happen on April 25, 2026.