Jigawa First Lady Marries Off 300 Orphans

Wife of the Jigawa State governor, Hajiya Dr. Amina Umar Namadi (Garkiwan Marayu), has initiated and sponsored a mass wedding of over 300 orphan girls from across the 27 local government areas of the state.
The initiative is part of commitment to the welfare of vulnerable and less privileged people in the state, promoting cultural values, moral discipline and strengthening the family institution for building an ideal society.
According to the state Hisbah commander, Sheikh Dr Hafiz Bashir, the beneficiaries were selected based on established criteria with support from the immediate community.
He noted that the couples were already in love with each other when she decided to interven...