From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, stormed Birnin Kebbi to attend the wedding of the daughter of Chairman of Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Yaro Enabo.
They were in the Kebbi State capital to witness the wedding of Zainab Faruku Yaro Enabo and Ayuba Hassan Kangiwa, which was held at the Enabo’s residence, NEPA GRA, Birnin Kebbi.
The roads linking to the bride’s house and streets stood still as associates, friends and other invited guests struggled to get to the venue amidst heavy traffic of vehicles.
Also in attendant was the former Governor of defunct Sokoto State, Dr. Yahyah Abdulkareem who served as the groom’s father at the Nikkah.
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris who hosted the guests, served as the bride’s father and gave her out with the payment of N200,000 dowry.
While speaking with newsmen, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu described Zainab Faruku Yaro Enabo as a disciplined and gentle Lady and urged the new couple to live harmoniously.
Sheirk Muhammad Wala, Chief of Wala Jumuah Mosque, conducted the Islamic wedding which was witnessed by Izala leader, Sheirk Bala Lau among others