The Zamfara State Government on Wednesday sponsored a mass wedding for 100 couples drawn from vulnerable groups across the state’s 14 local government areas.

Governor Dauda Lawal said the initiative reflected his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens and improving their welfare.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mani Mummune, Lawal said, “We remain dedicated to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their well-being through meaningful interventions.”

Mummune, who also stood in for the grooms, announced a dowry payment of N200,000 for each bride on behalf of the state government.

He added that each bride would receive N50,000 to support small-scale businesses in their matrimonial homes.

The Emir of Kaura Namoda represented the brides, formally giving them out in marriage to their husbands during the ceremony.

Lawal presented marriage certificates and household items to the couples, urging mutual respect and harmony in their unions.

“Respect one another and build peaceful homes to attract Allah’s blessings,” the governor advised.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that senior government officials jointly donated N5 million to support the newly married couples.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the State Hisbah Commission, Sheikh Umar Hassan, praised the government for constructing permanent offices for the commission across all local government areas.

He said, “This development will strengthen the commission’s operations and enhance service delivery across the state.” (NAN)