The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, has sponsored the mass wedding of 200 female orphans, widows, and less-privileged women as part of its 2025 social intervention programmes.
The event, held on Monday, also marked the conclusion of the board’s annual activities, which included business grants, debt relief support, poultry production training, and computer literacy programmes.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady of Zamfara State, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, said the mass wedding reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of widows, orphans, and other vulnerable citizens.
She added that her office also provided essential household items to further support the newly married couples.
“For the 4th quarter of 2025, the Zakat Board has successfully delivered a series of life-changing interventions, which include: support for the marriage of 200 female orphans, through essential household items such as furniture, bedding, and a ₦200,000 dowry, to enable them to begin their marital lives with respect and comfort,” the first lady said.