Generals storm Kano as Military spokesman gives daughters in marriage
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 […]
On Saturday, a significant event took place in Kano when serving and retired military generals, alongside the military spokesman, attended a wedding ceremony at Alfurqan Mosque. The ceremony, named 'Wedding Fathia', saw the presence of top-ranking officers from the Navy, Army, and Air Force. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, were represented by Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye and Head of the Logistics College in Kano, Commodore Abubakar Madawaki, respectively.
The first daughter, Sadiya Ismail Uba, was given to Abdulhamid Magaji Bako, while the second daughter, Dr Aisha Ismail Uba, was presented to Dr Ibrahim Ali Umar. The military spokesman, Major-General Samaila Uba, expressed his joy at the event, thanking God and all attendees for making the programme successful. He also appreciated his bosses, mentors, colleagues, and juniors for attending.
The Chief Imam of Alfurqan Mosque joined the couples for a private prayer session before the ceremony. The event also featured entertainers who performed at the reception held at Ten to Ten Restaurant.
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