The Kano State Government has directed the Hisba Board to begin preparations for the mass wedding of at least 2,000 couples as part of its renewed social welfare initiative under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration.
Confirming the development in an interview with newsmen on Thursday, the board’s Deputy Commander-General, Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen, said preparations would soon begin to ensure a successful and well-coordinated event.
“We are planning to conduct a mass wedding for another batch of 2,000 couples as directed by the state government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Aminudeen stated.
While the board did not disclose the official date for the ceremony, Aminudeen explained that a detailed process must be followed before the wedding takes place. He emphasized that all intending couples must first register and undergo mandatory medical screening, including tests for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, genotype compatibility, and drug use.
“All prospective couples interested in participating must complete registration and attend medical screening. Anyone who fails to undergo the required medical checks will be automatically disqualified,” he said.
The mass wedding scheme, reintroduced by Governor Yusuf, aims to support women and families facing financial hardship, particularly widows, divorcees, and young women whose parents cannot afford the cost of traditional marriage arrangements.
The initiative, which had been suspended by previous administrations, was revived as part of the government’s broader social intervention strategy to promote family stability, reduce poverty, and curb rising social vices such as prostitution.
Since its inception, the Kano mass wedding programme has attracted widespread attention across Nigeria for its focus on community welfare and moral reform. The Hisba Board, responsible for moral enforcement in the state, plays a key role in screening, coordinating, and supervising the process to ensure transparency and religious compliance.
With this new round of 2,000 couples set to tie the knot, Kano continues its tradition of using mass weddings as a tool for social empowerment and moral restoration.