Big celebrations went down in Abuja as top Nigerian leaders gathered for a special occasion. President Bola Tinubu, along with governors, senators, and other big names, attended the wedding of Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin’s children. It was a day full of glam and important people!
Here’s a quick rundown of what went down:
- Who Got Hitched: Jibrin Barau I. Jibrin (Abba) and Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, plus Aisha Barau I. Jibrin and Abubakar Abdulmunaf.
- Where it Happened: The National Mosque in Abuja, right after Juma’at prayers.
- Big Shots Present: President Tinubu (represented by Speaker Abbas), lots of governors, and many senators.
The Main Event: A Grand Wedding Ceremony
The wedding, or ‘fatiha,’ was held at the National Mosque in Abuja after the Friday prayers. Professor Ibrahim Maqari, the mosque’s Imam, officiated the joining of Jibrin Barau I. Jibrin (Abba) and Maryam Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Emir of Bichi. Also, Aisha Barau I. Jibrin got married to Abubakar Abdulmunaf, son of Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, who heads Azman Group of Companies. The ceremony was a real who’s who of Nigerian high society.
Who’s Who at the Wedding
President Tinubu, represented by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, served as Wakil and Waliy for Senator Barau’s children. APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, was Waliy for the Emir of Bichi’s daughter, and Senator Tanko Almakura acted as Wakil for Abubakar. It was a family affair with political bigwigs playing key roles.
Governors and Senators in Attendance
The event was packed with leaders from all over Nigeria. Governors such as Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Dikko Umar Radda (Katsina), Ahmed Usman Ododo (Kogi), and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe) were all there. Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, led a team of senators, including Ali Ndume and Sani Musa. Even members of the ECOWAS Parliament came to celebrate.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President (represented) | Tajudeen Abbas |
| Governors | Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, Peter Mbah, Dauda Lawal, Dikko Umar Radda, Ahmed Usman Ododo, Mai Mala Buni |
| Former Senate President | Ahmad Lawan |
| Senators | Ali Ndume, Sani Musa, Ibrahim Bomai, Buhari Abdulfatai, Shehu Buba |
| Presidential Aides | George Akume, Femi Gbajabiamila, Nuhu Ribadu |
Presidential Presence and More
Presidential aides like Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, were also present. This shows just how big this wedding was!
What Else is Going On?
This wedding is just one of the many events keeping Nigeria’s leaders busy. From budget meetings to discussions on national security, there is always something important happening. It’s good to see them come together to celebrate important milestones like this.
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