Former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari was among thousands of well wishers that attended the wedding ceremony of two daughters of Vice President Namadi Sambo on Saturday.??
The wedding fatiha, held at the Sultan Bello Mosque in?Kaduna, was conducted by Sheikh Balele Wali.??
Former President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, gave out the hand of Huwaila to Mukhtar Ruma, while?former Inspector-General of Police,?Gambo Jimeta stood in as guardian?to Aisha, who was married off to Awwal Abdulrahman. ?
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Ayim Pius Ayim, led the Federal Government delegation to the ceremony, which was witnessed by Nigerians from across the country.??
Among those in attendance were, Gov. Ibrahim Shema, Katsina; Patrick Yakowa, Kaduna; Isa Yuguda, Bauchi; Tanko Al-Makura, Nasarawa; Idris wada, Kogi;?Rochas Okorocha, Imo;?Emmanuel Uduagham, Delta; Babangida Aliyu;?Usman Dakingar, Kebbi?and Sule Lamido, Jigawa. ?
The wedding was also graced by traditional rulers, including the Oba of Lagos,Oba Rilwan Akinola,?Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Mohammed Barkindo and Emir of Daura, Alhaji umar Faruk Umar.??
Others at the ceremony were?members of the National Assembly, former and serving Ministers, top politicians and captains of industry, as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps. ?
Guests were treated to a grand reception after the wedding ceremony at the Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina House and Umaru Musa Yaradu'a Sports Hall, Kaduna. (NAN)