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| Gov. Buni and his Deputy, Gubana at the wedding yesterday. |
From JOE Hemba
Damagum, the headquarters of Fune Local Government Council went agog with dignitaries on Saturday including His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe state and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni who honored his Deputy Idi Barde Gubana to give out his daughter in marriage as well as receive a wife for the son for his deputy.
Gov. Buni who stood as the father of his Deputy's daughter, Fatima Idi Barde Gubana also received in marriage a wife for the Deputy Governor's son, Hussaini Idi Barde Gubana at a colorfull ceremony at the Emir of Fune's Palace in Damaturu.
At the same occasion, the Emir of Fika and Chairman Yobe state Council of Chiefs, Alh. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, gave out the hands of another daughter of the Deputy Governor, Habiba Idi Barde Gubana to Gambo Usman.
The three weddings were presided over by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Babagana Mallam Kyari.
It was a gathering of who is who in Yobe and from the neighbouring states of Bauchi and Borno. Gov. Babagana Umara Zulum who was the father of the groom in the third wedding sent in a representative.
Another dignitary at the event was the deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Baba Tela who also came to honor his colleague.
Gov. Buni during an interview with the press was happy with the large turn out of people to witness the wedding ceremony, stressing that it was a clear evidence of an indication that peace has returned to Yobe state.
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| Gov. Buni exchanging pleasantries with emirs at the wedding yesterday |
"I thank the great honour done to me and my Deputy by honouring the invitation to grace this occasion.
"I commend the people of Yobe state for their support and continuous prayers for the full return of peace to the state. The large turnout that we are witnessing here today is an indication of the return of peace in the state," Governor Buni said.
He prayed for a successful and happy married life to the new couples.
Similarly, Governor Buni was in Azare, Bauchi State to witness the wedding fatiha of the daughter of Malam Adamu Adamu, the Hon. Minister of Education.
The wedding was attended by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, the Senate President Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, state governors.
Ministers, Public officers and prominent politicians.
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