Christians, Not Just Muslims, Are Part of Mass Wedding Programme – Kano Govt

The Kano State Government has explained that the ongoing mass wedding programme in the State is not exclusively for the Muslim faithful.

Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of the State’s Hisbah Board, while giving an insight into the criteria for eligibility on  Wednesday, July 1, 2026, insisted that Christians are part and parcel of the initiative.

According to him, contrary to widespread perception, about three Christian couples participated in the 2023 edition of the mass wedding programme.

He emphasized that the initiative is aimed at assisting in mitigating immoral behaviour and social ills by way of coming to the aid of those who may not be able to afford marriage expenses.

Particularly, Sheikh Mujahideen maintained that the programme has proven critical in curbing anti-social behaviours among young men and women trying to raise funds for marriage ceremonies.

He described the initiative, popular as “Auren Gata” which is open to widows, widowers, divorcees, bachelors and spinsters irrespective of religious persuasion, as a social interventionist policy designed to encourage strong family ties , reduce acts of immortality, as well as serving as a means of financial support for less privileged couples.

However, the Hisbah boss said he can not say with certainty if Christians will be part of this year’s event, as preparations are still ongoing.

The source reports that an estimated 1,500 couples are billed to participate in the 2026 mass wedding programme.