Borno Governor Zulum Attends Wedding Fatiha of Business Mogul Dahiru Mangal’s Daughter in Katsina
By Juliet Vincent
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, was among distinguished guests at the wedding fatiha of Dr. Zainab Dahiru Mangal, daughter of prominent businessman, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, held in Katsina State on Saturday.
According to a statement from his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, prior to the ceremony, Zulum had attended both the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting and the second Presidential Food Systems Coordinating meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Upon his arrival, the Governor was welcomed by Katsina State’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Farouq Lawan Jobe.
The wedding fatiha took place at Alhaji Dahiru Mangal Central Mosque at Kofar Kwaya in Katsina town.
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and His Royal Highness, Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouq Umar, stood in as the representatives of the groom and bride, respectively.
In a message to the couple, Governor Zulum prayed for a happy and blessed marriage.
Dignitaries who graced the event include former Senate President, Alhaji Ahmed Lawan, members of the national assembly, the business community, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, and other distinguished personalities.