Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, on Saturday, attended the wedding ceremonies of two sons of the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, in Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by Badamasi Haiba, Fsca, mnipr, Director, Press, and Public Relations.
The wedding fātiha ceremonies were held separately for the grooms — Bilal Yusuf Abdullahi Ata in Fagge and Khalid Abdullahi Ata in Panshekara — both within Kano metropolis.
Also, in attendance were the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Alhaji Shehu Usman Osidi; Directors and senior officials of the Ministry; and Arc. Damola Olarinde, Chief Consultant for the Renewed Hope Cities Housing Projects.
The events drew a distinguished gathering of political leaders, including a former Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Bappa Bichi, as well as community leaders, stakeholders, and other dignitaries from within and outside the state.
The presence of Minister Dangiwa, who led the Ministry’s delegation, and Permanent Secretary Belgore underscores the Ministry’s commitment to fostering strong institutional relationships and collegiality among its leadership.
Beyond the ceremonial rites, the occasion provided an opportunity for interaction and goodwill among government officials at federal and state levels, private sector stakeholders, and associates in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere.
The wedding fātiha ceremonies were conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions, with prayers offered by community imams for the couples’ union, prosperity, and peaceful marital life.
A grand reception was later held at the Kano Hilltop Palace Hotel in honour of the newlyweds, attended by family members, friends, and well-wishers.
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