From Paul Orude Bauchi
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday gave out daughter of former governor of Bauchí State Khadijat in marriage.
The event attracted prominent people from all walks of life, including the governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya who is also the Chairman of the Northern governor’s forum, former Governor of Bauchi State Adamu Muazu, Ministers , senators among others
Khadijat was given out in marriage to Muhammad Sadiq Wanka.
The wedding took place at the palace of the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu.
Alhaji Yusuf Yakubu Wanka, the Cigarin Bauchi, received the bride for a dowry of N300,000 from the bride’s representative, Kashim Shettima.
The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Chief Imam of Bauchi, Sheikh Bala Ahmed Baban-Inna,
Shortly after the marriage rites, the emir turbanned Mohammed as the first ‘Makama Babba of Bauchi’ traditional title of the emirate
Speaking in a vote of thanks, Governor Bala Mohammad thanked the Vice President for the visit to attend both ceremonies
Mohammed opined that the former governor deserved the traditional title of Makama Babba of the Bauchi Emirate Council and expressed optimism that he would fulfill the responsibilities of his title