The Kano State government has finalised plans for a mass wedding of 1,500 couples under the 'Auren Gata' social welfare initiative. Deputy Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Mujahideen Aminudeen, announced the development in Kano on Thursday. The exercise, carried out under Governor Abba Yusuf's administration, aims to support vulnerable individuals seeking to establish families. Aminudeen said the decision followed positive outcomes from previous editions, prompting the government to allocate more resources to sustain the programme. The governor has directed that all preparations be completed before the end of May.
Eligible couples must follow established procedures to participate. These include securing approval from traditional leaders in their communities and providing mutual consent to marry. Applicants are required to fill and submit official forms for verification and approval. Aminudeen denied claims that the Hisbah Board imposes marriages or bypasses due process in selecting beneficiaries. Participation, he stated, is voluntary and based solely on the willingness of both individuals.
All selected couples will undergo medical screenings before the wedding. Tests will cover HIV, genotype, and other health assessments to promote compatibility and well-being. Pregnancy tests will also be conducted on female applicants as part of measures to uphold the dignity of participants.
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