Friday, July 10, 2026

Abuja residents raise concern over flamboyant weddings

The residents worry that many couples were going out of their comfort zones to borrow to have a lavish wedding.

• November 6, 2022
A flamboyant wedding

A cross-section of Abuja residents has raised concerns over couples who live in debt after their wedding ceremonies.

They made their observations in separate interviews on Sunday in Abuja.

According to them, many couples go out of their comfort zone to borrow to have a lavish wedding which they end up paying for throughout their lifetime.

Abimbola Odunayo, a father of three in Utako, said a wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage and not an avenue for guests to have fun.

Mr Odunayo said he was not against fancy weddings, adding that couples that could afford it should go ahead with it.

“I won’t advise my son, who will soon get married, to spend all his money to have a flamboyant wedding; rather, he should have a small wedding and save for the future.

“I think those who borrow to have a big wedding just want to show off and feel like they belong,” he said.

Victoria Onifade, a civil servant, said she preferred having a court marriage because it still entails blessing the union.

“Some couples use the ceremony as an avenue to make money that is being sprayed during the event to settle debts,” she said.

Juliet Osita, who had just wedded, said she and her husband planned and saved towards their wedding so they did not have to borrow.

However, Mrs Osita said those with the funds to organise a lavish wedding should go for it and have the wedding of their dreams.

“One should be able to feed well after the wedding and not the other way round.

“People should try and consider their pocket, so they don’t end up paying for a loan instead of enjoying their marriage,” she warned. 

(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

farmers

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

Katsina State

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.”

POS machines

Economy

Digital payments power Nigeria’s $11.09 billion food service industry: Moniepoint Study

The study projected that the market would reach $19.31 billion by 2030, expanding at an annual rate of 11.73 per cent.

ASP Eno Ikoedem

States

LG Poll: Edo police impose statewide movement restriction

The police command in Edo State announced movement restriction from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday as part of measures for the local government election.

Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC)

Economy

NDPHC hands over Gbarain power plant rehabilitation to TILT, Schneider

The company said the handover was to replace the plant’s burnt power control module.

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia

States

Gov. Alia backs Benue/Kogi joint police taskforce to tackle border crimes

According to the governor, the joint task force will strengthen security checks and dismantle criminal enclaves operating around the border areas.

States

Insecurity: Plans ongoing to establish military bases in Kogi communities, lawmaker says

Kogi lawmaker says plans are ongoing to establish military bases in some communities in the state.

Los Angeles wildfire

World

11 dead as wildfire ravages southern Spain

At least 11 people have been killed and eight injured as wildfire ravages Los Gallardos, Almería, in Southern Spain.