Lawmaker to Marry Off 100 Orphans in Kebbi

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A member of the House of Representatives, representing Argungu/Augie federal constituency of Kebbi State, Sani Yakubu Noma, said he has concluded arrangement to give out 100 female orphans for marriage.

Speaking to journalists at his hometown in Argungu area of Kebbi State, he said the marriage plan is part of his contributions to his religious obligations and sympathy to female children who lost their parents in his constituency.

He said arrangements have been concluded for the marriage ceremony, which will take place at the palace of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera.

He added that the event would hold on November 25, 2023, by 10 a.m.

According to him, “A committee has been set up for the successful implementation of the event.

Those selected to be married out were drawn from the two local government areas that I’m representing at the national assembly.

“Already, I have procured beds, mattresses,  essential furniture and other matrimonial commodities for the beneficiaries of the marriage.”

He further disclosed that he would be empowering thousands of his constituents with some items to enable them be self-reliant during the marriage ceremony.

The lawmaker said the items to be distributed include 500 milling machines,  600 pumping machines,  500 motorcycles,  200 vehicles and 100 grinding machines.