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| 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.
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| 85-year-old Ibrahim Abdurahman |
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| 65-year-old bride of Ibrahim Abdurahman |
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| Ibrahim Abdurahman cannot hide his joy |
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| Newly weds were given furniture, clothes, food and money |
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| Each bride was given N20,000 |
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| Each bride was given N20,000 |
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| Each bride was given N20,000 and other gifts |
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| Organisers say divorce is not allowed without permission from the state govt |
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| Marriage certificate |
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