Zamfara Representative Funds Marriages for 105 Orphan Girls

Abdulmalim Zubairu, the member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has undertaken a compassionate initiative by sponsoring the marriage of 105 orphan girls who tragically lost their parents to bandits in Zamfara State.

During the marriage ceremony, Zubairu highlighted that a committee comprising Ulamas and five women from the constituency was established for this purpose.

The criteria set for the marriage beneficiaries stipulated that they must be orphans due to insecurity, virgins, and not widows. The committee identified 105 orphan girls who fit these criteria, providing them with necessary resources such as beds, chairs, and financial support to help them establish their marriages and lead fulfilling lives.

Mass weddings are a customary practice in northern Nigeria, often serving as a means of assisting families facing economic challenges in marrying off their daughters.

However, this tradition has faced criticism in recent times, raising debates on the appropriateness and implications of such initiatives.

The gesture by Abdulmalim Zubairu serves as a commendable effort to support vulnerable orphan girls affected by the devastating impact of bandit attacks in Zamfara State.