Kano State Govt Earmarks N2m For Mass Wedding For 100 Divorcees And Widows

The Kano State Government has earmarked N2 million for the payment of dowry for the first batch of 100 divorcees and widows to be given out in a planned group marriage.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government plans to marry off 1, 000 widows and divorcees through the state Hisbah Board.
The group marriage is part of efforts by the government to curtail prostitution and other immoral acts among divorcees and widows in the state.

The government also earmarked substantial amount of money for other expenses like buying of beds, beddings and furniture to be distributed free to the prospective brides.

All the 100 widows and divorcees as well as their prospective grooms have been screened in accordance with the set conditions.
(NAN)