The Zamfara State Government has sponsored a mass wedding for 200 vulnerable women, a gesture that weaves compassion into policy, revealing how institutions can build foundations of dignity where poverty and circumstance often prevail.
Key Points:
Zamfara State facilitated weddings for 200 orphans, widows, and less-privileged women
The event was part of the state’s fourth-quarter social welfare programs
Each bride received furniture, bedding, and a ₦200,000 dowry from the government
The initiative also included ₦30,000 cash support for each new household
Programs extended to debt relief, business grants, and digital literacy training
Ten orphans received computer training and mini-laptops for education
The First Lady emphasized empowering vulnerable groups for resilience
Sources: Punch Newspapers, AIT