Rep. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zamfara, APC), on Saturday, sponsored the mass wedding of 105 orphans and underprivileged brides in his constituency.
The wedding fatiha and ceremony took place in Bungudu Town in Bungudu Local Government Area.
Zubairu who represents Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said all the beneficiaries were given household materials, including beds, mattresses, wardrobes, bed sheets and pillows, amongst others, adding that “We paid N100,000 for each of the 105 brides as dowry.
The 105 brides selected from the 21 political wards of Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency were daughters of deceased victims of banditry.
He said “he had promised during his campaign to support families affected by banditry, adding that “Alhamdulillah, today, I am fulfilling one of my campaign promises by sponsoring 105 brides for marriage to their suitors.”
Zubairu also said most of the brides lost their parents to banditry, while a few others were selected from less privileged families.
He also said in addition to the payment of the dowry, each groom received N100,000, while each bride got N50,000 to start any business of their choices.
The Chairman of the occasion, Sen Abdulrahman Kawu-Sumaila (Kano, NNPP), praised Zubairu for the kind gesture, and urged the constituents to appreciate, support and pray for the lawmaker.
He advised the couples to be patient with each other, saying that marriage is part of Ibadat (faith).
He donated N20,000 to each of the couples.
