Kano begins screening of couples for mass wedding on Monday
Kano State Hisbah Board to Conduct Medical Screening for Mass Wedding Program
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Hisbah Board announced that prospective couples from 24 local government areas are required to report to their Hisbah offices on Monday, June 8, 2026, for medical screening related to the state’s mass wedding initiative.
Mujahideen Aminudddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, made the announcement on Sunday. He detailed that the local councils involved include Rogo, Wudil, Tudun Wada, Warawa, Kibiya, Dawakin Tofa, Garun Malam, Kura, Dambatta, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Rimin Gado, Shanono, Kabo, Tofa, Rano, Bebeji, Ajingi, Gwarzo, Sumaila, Kiru, Takai, and Madobi.
The medical screening will assess various health concerns, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, genotype compatibility, drug use, and pregnancy tests for female applicants. Successful participants will receive clearance to partake in the mass wedding program.
This initiative, previously announced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, will facilitate the marriage of 1,500 men and 1,500 women, focusing primarily on widows, divorcees, orphans, and low-income residents.
Each groom is set to receive N100,000 in dowry support, while newlyweds will also be provided with essential household items, including beds, mattresses, wardrobes, and food supplies, along with an additional N100,000 grant intended to help couples initiate small businesses.
