President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday attended
the grand wedding of Fatiha, daughter of
business tycoon, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and her
groom, Jamilu Abubakar, in Kano
The groom is a son of former Police Inspector-
General, Muhammad Abubakar.
The wedding took place at 12 noon at the Emir of
Kano’s palace.
It was conducted by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Muhammadu Sanusi II, and supported by the
Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zaharaddeen.
Buhari, in his capacity as the bride’s father,
received the N500,000 dowry from the
representative of the groom at the occasion.
Other important personalities that graced the
occasion include former Head of State, Gen.
Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd) and House of
Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara as well
as some senators, governors, ministers and
traditional rulers from across the country.
Others were former National Security Adviser,
Gen. Aliyu Gusau (rtd), members of the business
community, politicians and members of the
diplomatic corps, among others.
The event, which was also attended by prominent
Islamic scholars and other well wishers from
across the country, witnessed a large turnout of
workers from various companies owned by the
renowned business mogul.
Security at the occasion was tight as all the
entrances leading to the palace were cordoned-
off by heavily armed security operatives.
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