Honoring Tradition: Wedding Fatiha of Former VP Namadi Sambo’s Son in Kano

On Friday, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima stood in for President Bola Tinubu at the wedding fatiha of Abdullah Sambo, son of former Vice President Namadi Sambo. The event took place in Kano State, where Senator Shettima was warmly welcomed by key officials including Kano’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, who represented Governor Abba Yusuf, alongside Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje of Gombe Central and other senior government figures.

The nuptial ceremony was held at the historic Al-Furqan Mosque in Kano, officiated by the Chief Imam, Sheikh Bashir Umar. Following the traditional payment of a bride price amounting to N500,000, the marriage rites were solemnized in accordance with Islamic customs. Senator Shettima represented the groom’s family, while Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, represented the bride’s family, whose daughter is the offspring of Professor Abdullahi Umar.

In his remarks, Vice President Shettima extended President Tinubu’s heartfelt congratulations and invoked blessings from Almighty Allah, wishing the newlyweds a prosperous and harmonious union.

Distinguished Guests and Political Figures in Attendance

The wedding attracted a notable gathering of Nigeria’s political elite and dignitaries. Among those present were the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru; Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh; former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido; Senator Danjuma Goje; Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo; and the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagun. Their presence underscored the significance of the occasion within Nigeria’s political and social spheres.

Vice President Shettima Also Attends Wedding Fatiha in Abuja

Immediately following the Kano event, Vice President Shettima attended another wedding fatiha ceremony in Abuja, celebrating the union of Khalifa Ishaq Baffa Jibrin and Maryam Amani Yahaya at the National Mosque. The solemnization was led by Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, Imam of the National Mosque, alongside other respected Imams. The customary dowry of N500,000 was paid, and in a symbolic gesture, Vice President Shettima gave the bride, Maryam, away to the Baffa Jibrin family.

The Abuja ceremony was attended by hundreds, including prominent figures such as Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur, reflecting the event’s wide-reaching social importance.

Celebrating Nigerian Cultural Heritage Through Marriage

These ceremonies highlight the enduring cultural traditions surrounding marriage in Nigeria, where the payment of bride price and religious solemnization remain integral. In 2024, such events continue to serve as vital social gatherings that reinforce community bonds and political alliances. The involvement of high-ranking officials like Vice President Shettima and other dignitaries further emphasizes the role of marriage ceremonies as platforms for unity and goodwill among Nigeria’s leadership.

Gallery: Moments from the Wedding Ceremonies

Below are selected images capturing the dignified atmosphere and key moments from the wedding fatiha events in Kano and Abuja: