Kano govt set to organise mass wedding for 2,000 couples
The Kano State Government has announced plans to host a mass wedding ceremony for no fewer than 2,000 couples as part of its efforts to promote social welfare, uphold family values, and curb social vices across the state.
It will be recalled that the government allocated ₦2.5 billion in its 2025 fiscal budget to support the initiative.
Speaking on Thursday, the Deputy Commander-General of the Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen, confirmed that preparations are in top gear to ensure the smooth conduct of the mass wedding.
According to the board, the program aims to support vulnerable women—including widows, divorcees, and spinsters—while also easing the financial burden on low-income couples seeking to formalize their unions.
“This program aims to address social challenges in our communities by promoting marriage among those who are ready but lack the financial means. It will also help reduce immoral behaviour and promote strong family values,” he said.
“As part of the pre-wedding requirements, all intending couples are to register with the Hisbah Board and undergo mandatory medical screening.”
“The tests will include checks for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, drug use, and genotype compatibility to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
“All prospective couples interested in the wedding must register before participating in the state-planned mass wedding.
“The medical screening is also part of the prerequisite arrangement of the mass wedding proceedings, and it’s compulsory because anybody who fails to present himself or herself for the screening will be automatically disqualified.”
He further disclosed that the Hisbah Board would soon release guidelines and registration dates for interested participants once the full logistics and funding arrangements are finalised.
