The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Dr. Umar Kadafur, on Saturday hosted Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa and the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Illiya Umar Damagun, during the wedding fatiha of Aisha and Ummul Khatlum, daughters of Shettima Imam.
The brides are daughters of Shettima Imam, elder brother to Alhaji Mohammed Imam, the 2019 PDP governorship candidate in Borno. The wedding ceremony took place at the residence of Shettima Imam, a retired General Manager of NNPC Kaduna.
Aisha and Ummul Khatlum were married to Mohammed and Bashir Mohammed Dimari, respectively, with Gov. Fintiri standing in as the father of the brides.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Shehu of Borno, Emir of Damaturu, Emir of Gazargamu, Mele Kyari, Group CEO of NNPC Limited, Senator Babakaka Bashir Garbai, Mohammed Bulama, former MD of Bank of the North, Dr. Shettima Bukar Abba, elder statesman Bulama Mali Gubio, and several members of the Borno State Emirates Council.
Others present were the Chief Imam of Borno, the Idaini of Borno, Hon. Babagana Kareto, a member of the House of Representatives, and many other notable personalities.
Dr. Kadafur was accompanied by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, the Head of Service, commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants, and other government officials.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor prayed for the brides and grooms, wishing them a lifetime of marital success and urging them to be patient and view marriage as a form of worship.
“Marriage is a significant journey that requires patience and understanding. May Allah bless your union and grant you success,” Kadafur said.
