By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Umaru Dikko Radda, has called on Nigerians to continue praying for the country as governments at all levels intensify efforts to address the security challenges facing the nation.
Governor Radda made the call while attending the wedding ceremony of the son and daughter of the member representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, held at the Mashi Central Mosque on Saturday.
The ceremony attracted prominent leaders from within and outside Katsina State, with Governor Radda serving as the Wakili (representative) of the groom, Yusuf Salisu Majigiri, while former Katsina State Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, served as the Waliyy (guardian) of the bride, Maryam Salisu Majigiri.
Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, who is also the Director General of the Tinubu/Dikko Again 2027 Women and Youth Centre, an initiative of Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, expressed appreciation to Governor Radda, the former governor, and other dignitaries who attended the event.
Among those present were Katsina State Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; Deputy Chief of Staff representing the Rt. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen; Chief of Staff to the Katsina State Governor, Hon. Abdulkadir Mamman; and business mogul, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, owner of Mangal Airlines.
Also in attendance were members of the National Assembly, APC National Legal Adviser, Barrister Murtala Aliyu; Katsina State APC Chairman, Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa; Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Garba Faskari; commissioners, special advisers, senior government officials, retired civil servants, representatives of the Emirs of Katsina and Daura, district heads, traditional rulers, heads of security agencies, religious leaders, and members of various political parties.
Prayers were offered for the newly wedded couples, seeking God’s blessings for peaceful coexistence, unity, understanding, good health, prosperity, and lasting love in their marriages.
