Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed joy following the marriage of two of his children at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Friday.
In a statement, Atiku Revealed the weddings brought him immense pleasure, describing the occasion as a moment of gratitude and family unity.
“Two of my children officially got married at the National Mosque, Abuja, this afternoon, and it gave me immense pleasure,” he said.
According to him, his daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, was given in marriage to Umar Farouk Imam, with the union officiated through his close associate and friend, General Aliyu Gusau. His son, Abubakar Atiku Jnr, also wedded Asma’u Abdul’aziz Nyako, with Alhaji Kwairanga Jada, a longtime friend of the family, standing in for him.
Atiku noted that the marriages would further strengthen long standing family bonds with respected families, including that of his elder brother, the late Admiral Murtala Nyako, and his friend, Kashim Ibrahim Imam.
“I have no doubt that these marriages will further strengthen the longstanding family ties we share,” he said.
The former Vice President expressed appreciation to guests who attended the ceremony and contributed to the success of the event, while congratulating the couples and wishing them happy and successful marriages.
“I congratulate my children and their spouses and wish them a happy marriage,” Atiku added.