Jul 16, 2012

PHOTOS: 85-Year-Old Among 250 Men Married Off In Kano Mass Wedding

Kano mass wedding
Divorce rates in northern Nigeria are among the highest in West Africa, with one in three marriages are said to fail within the first three years.

Taking this into consideration, the state government of Kano hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 250 divorcees, widows and young unmarried girls.

The newlyweds were helped to find their partners, and provided with furniture, clothing, food and money.

This support comes with a strict condition. Organisers say the men who marry through this programme will not be allowed to divorce their wives without permission from the state government.

85-year-old Ibrahim Abdurahman

65-year-old bride of Ibrahim Abdurahman


Ibrahim Abdurahman cannot hide his joy



Newly weds were given furniture, clothes, food and money 
Each bride was given N20,000 
Each bride was given N20,000 
Each bride was given N20,000 and other gifts
Organisers say divorce is not allowed without permission from the state govt 
Marriage certificate

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