Dangote daughter's wedding: Buhari as bride's father

Buhari at Dangote Daughter's Wedding
President Buhari on Friday in Kano attended the wedding Fatiha of Aliko Dangote's daughter, Fatima, and her groom, Jamilu Abubakar.

The wedding Fatiha between Fatima and Jamilu, son of a former Inspector-General of police, Muhammad Abubakar, took place at 12 noon at the Kano Emir's palace.

President Buhari, in his capacity as the bride's father, received N500,000 dowry from the representative of the groom at the occasion.

Other important personalities that graced the occasion include former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Speaker, the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some serving senators.

Some governors and ministers as well as traditional rulers from across the country also attended the occasion.

Others were former National Security Adviser, Aliyu Gusau, members of the business community, politicians and members of the diplomatic corps, among others.

Security at the occasion was tight as all the entrances leading to the palace were cordoned-off by armed security operatives.

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