The Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo, on Saturday gave out his two daughters in marriage. Sambo gave out Huwaila Mohammed Namadi Sambo to Mukhtar Ruma and Aisha Mohammed Namadi Sambo to Auwal Abdulrahaman.
The Wedding Fatiha, which took place at the Sultan Bello Mosque Unguwan Sarki, Kaduna, was supervised by Sheikh Abdulwahab Balele Wali, the Chief Imam of the mosque.
Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, represented the bride’s family, while the families of the grooms were represented by former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Gambo Jemeta, who represented Auwal Abdulrahaman, and Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Wali represented Mukhtar Ruma.
The ceremony, which was witnessed by thousands, had former Head of State Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), in attendance, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pious Anyim led the Federal Government delegation.
Also present were serving and former governors, federal and state legislators, Federal Executive Council members, top security chiefs, captains of industry, Royal fathers ,religious leaders and several serving and former government functionaries, among other well wishers.