“Power Meets Glamour: Shettima, Malami, Bawa, And Top Dignitaries Grace Wedding Of Buhari’s Granddaughter”

Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, joined other high-profile dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum.

The ceremony took place on Saturday at the Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, in Kaduna metropolis. The Vice President stood in as guardian for the bride, while Shehu Muazu represented the groom.

Among the dignitaries present were Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia (Deputy Chief of Staff to the President), Balarabe Lawal (Minister of Environment), Sen. Sa’idu Alkali (Minister of Transportation), and Rep. Lawal Zannah. Also in attendance were former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN); former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa; Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari; former DSS Director-General, Malam Yusuf Bichi; former Presidential Adviser on Religious Affairs, Tahir Muhammad Tahir, along with several prominent figures from within and outside Kaduna.

After the ceremony, Shettima paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late Buhari, where he met with Aisha Buhari. He conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s special greetings and reassured the family of Tinubu’s continued support.

Offering words of comfort, the Vice President described Buhari as a leader who will always remain dear to both Tinubu and himself.

He said:

“I came to Kaduna to attend the wedding of Halima Junaid, and afterwards, I felt it necessary to come and greet you and console you once again. I cannot be in Kaduna without visiting this home. May Allah grant his soul eternal rest, reward him with Aljannah, and grant you the fortitude to bear the loss.”