Kano Rolls Out ₦1.5 Billion Mass Wedding Scheme, Draws Mixed Reactions

The Kano State Government has approved ₦1.5 billion for a mass wedding programme that will benefit 3,000 couples across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The announcement was made by the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa, during a briefing with journalists on the preparations for the initiative.

Daurawa disclosed that the funds would cover a range of expenses, including furniture, food supplies, dowries, clothing materials for the couples, and a ₦100,000 startup grant for each bride.

“The Kano State Government has earmarked ₦1.5 billion for the implementation of the mass wedding programme, which will be held soon,” he stated.

He added that the Hisbah Board, working alongside the Kano State Ministry of Health, has commenced compulsory medical screenings for intending couples to determine their health status before the ceremony.

According to him, the screenings include tests for hepatitis, HIV, genotype compatibility, pregnancy, and other sexually transmitted infections.

Daurawa revealed that more than 5,000 people applied to participate in the programme, but only 3,000 couples will be selected after successfully completing the medical screening process.

He also commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the initiative, noting that the governor will announce the official date for the event.

The medical screening exercise began on Monday, May 8, 2026, involving prospective couples from 24 of Kano State’s 44 local government areas.