Zamfara govt to conduct mass wedding, empower 400 orphans
The Zamfara Zakkat and Endowment Board says it has concluded arrangements for the wedding of 200 orphans and the empowerment of another 200 in the state.
This is contained in a statement by the board’s public relations officer, Jamilu Sani, on Friday in Gusau.
Mr Sani said, “The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 23, at the board’s premises in Gusau.”
According to the statement, the board’s executive secretary, Habibu Balarabe, said the beneficiaries have already been screened and selected for the gesture.
Mr Balarabe added that during the mass wedding, the board would also empower an additional 200 female orphans with capital to start small-scale businesses.
He said the 200 orphans had undergone a three-week training on poultry farming and computer skills, adding that during the ceremony, they would also receive starter packs to establish their businesses.
Mr Balarabe further said that, under its programmes, the board had settled debt cases of 200 persons at Shari’ah courts and correctional centres across the state, thereby securing their freedom.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Showbiz
Five things Nigerians need to know about FG’s FreeTV
The federal government has launched FreeTV, a subscription-free digital television platform designed to expand access to television services for millions of Nigerians.
Hot news Home top
South Africa’s Du Plessis, Nigeria’s Usman face off in UFC showdown in Oklahoma
The middleweight main event takes place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Africa
UK sanctions 11 people, entities linked to illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war
London said the sanctions are intended to disrupt networks using Sudan’s gold trade to finance the conflict.
Africa
Eleven children killed, 19 injured in Algeria orphanage fire
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune described the tragedy as a huge loss.
Heading 2
Kano empowers 1,900 butchers, to establish cottage industry hubs
He said the government had already made provision for the establishment of the hubs in the 2026 budget.
Heading 3
2027 Elections: Police commence recovery of illegal arms nationwide
Mr Kokumo said the centre had destroyed more than 16,000 unserviceable weapons since its inception.
