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Cross-section of dignitaries during the marriage ceremony on Saturday
A cross-section of serving and retired generals, on Saturday, joined the spokesman of the military high command, Samaila Uba, a Major-General, while giving out his two daughters in marriage.
The programme (Wedding Fathia), which commenced at about 11:02am at Alfurqan Mosque located at Alu Avenue, Nasarawa G. R. A., Kano, had top echelons from the three services – Navy, Army and Air Force in attendance.
Daily Trust reports that both the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass were represented at the ceremony.
While the CDS was represented by the Chief of Defence Training at Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, the CNS was represented by Head of the Logistics College in Kano, Commodore Abubakar Madawaki.
A former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Sani Kukasheka Usman, a retired Brigadier-General; Navy Captain L. Abdulkadir, the spokesman of Nigerian Navy Holdings and other senior military officers were in attendance.
While the first daughter, Sadiya Ismail Uba was given to Abdulhamid Magaji Bako, the second daughter, Dr Aisha Ismail Uba was handed over to Dr Ibrahim Ali Umar.
Expressing joy, Maj.-Gen. Uba said he was excited to have given out two daughters in marriage, while appreciating God and all attendees for making the programme worthwhile.
“I’m very happy to witness today, which is the occasion of Wedding Fathia for my two daughters. I give thanks to Allah for sparing my life to witness this day.”
“I also appreciate bosses, my mentors, my colleagues and my junior for gracing this occasion. May Allah continue to bestow more goodness upon everyone of us,” the Kano-born senior military officer said.
Earlier, the Chief Imam of Alfurqan Mosque, who joined the couples at a private session, prayed for the families of General Samaila Mohammed Uba and Late Magajin Rafin Ringim as well as Alhaji Bako Babura.
The occasion also featured entertainers, who thrilled the guests at Ten to Ten Restaurant, venue of the reception. (Weekend Trust)
