President Muhammadu Buhari and
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, were among the dignitaries who
attended the wedding of Fatiha Dangote, daughter of billonaire businessman, in
Kano on Friday.
The wedding took place between
Fatima and Jamilu, son of Muhammad Abubakar, a former inspector-general of
police, at the palace of the emir of Kano.
The wedding was conducted by
Muhammadu Sanusi, emir of Kano, and supported by Sani Zaharaddeen, chief imam
of Kano.
Buhari in his capacity as the
bride’s father received N500,000 dowry from the representative of the groom at
the occasion.
Other dignitaries at the event
were Yakubu Dogara, speaker, house of representatives, and a retinue of serving
senators.
Some governors and ministers as
well as traditional rulers from across the country also attended the occasion.
The event which was also attended
by prominent Islamic scholars and other well-wishers from across the countr
witnessed a large turnout of workers from various companies owned by the
renowned business mogul.
Security at the occasion was
watertight as all the entrances leading to the palace were cordoned-off by
heavenly armed security operatives.
The development made it
impossible for most journalists to cover the event to do so.
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