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Wedding ceremony of ex-VP Atikus children
Two children of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday got married to their spouses at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The ex-VP’s son, Abubakar Atiku Jnr, married Asma’u Abdul’aziz Nyako, while his daughter, Hafsat married Umar Farouk Imam.
The event drew dignitaries from across various walks of life, including former Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd.), former Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, among others.
In an X post on Friday, Atiku said, “Two of my children officially got married at the National Mosque, Abuja, this afternoon. It gave me immense pleasure.
“By the hands of my close associates and friend, General Aliyu Gusau, my daughter Hafsat was given in marriage to her spouse, Umar Farouk Imam.
“My son Abubakar Atiku Jnr took his bride, Asma’u Abdul’aziz Nyako, through my friend Alhaji Kwairanga Jada.
“I have no doubt that these marriages will further strengthen the longstanding family ties established with my older brother, Admiral Murtala Nyako, and my friend, Kashim Ibrahim Imam.”
Atiku expressed gratitude to all guests who graced the occasion and supported to make the day a reality. (The Sun)
