1,500 couples wed in Kano as Yusuf preaches Patience, justice

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged 1,500 newly married couples who benefited from the state government’s mass wedding programme to build their homes on patience, justice, mutual respect and understanding.

Yusuf gave the advice while addressing the couples after they were married under the state government’s mass wedding programme.

According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the governor reminded the couples that marriage was an act of worship and should be guided by the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.

He urged the newlyweds to respect each other, treat one another fairly and promote peace in their homes.

“Marriage is an act of ibadah and should be conducted in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW),” Yusuf said.

The governor also advised the couples to apply the lessons they learnt during their pre-marital counselling sessions.

He said patience, understanding and mutual respect were important for maintaining peaceful and successful marriages.

“Make sure you put into practice the lessons you received during the pre-marital counselling sessions, because patience, understanding and mutual respect are essential to sustaining a peaceful home,” he said.

Yusuf prayed for Allah’s blessings on the marriages and asked that the couples be blessed with righteous children who would make positive contributions to their families, society and humanity.

The mass wedding was organised by the Kano State Government as part of its social intervention programme aimed at supporting vulnerable residents and reducing the financial burden associated with marriage.

The programme was coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board and involved 1,500 couples.