Preparations have reached an advanced stage for the wedding ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
An invitation card for the event, which has circulated widely on social media, was seen by our correspondent on Saturday. The card carries the photograph of the former Zamfara State governor.
Details on the invitation indicate that the weddings will take place at the Central Mosque in Abuja. The ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 pm on February 6.
The children listed on the invitation are Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi, and Farida.
Speaking with newsmen on Saturday, the All Progressives Congress spokesperson in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris, confirmed the development. He said the nine children consist of five sons and four daughters.
He said, “By the grace of God, the ceremony will be conducted at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6. I also want to say that the minister’s children who are getting married are five sons and four daughters.
“I am among the committee members for this great occasion, and as I speak to you now, arrangements have reached an advanced stage to ensure a smooth ceremony in Abuja next month.”
The event is expected to attract family members, political associates, and well-wishers from across the country.
