JUST IN: SOKOTO MOVES TO MAKE MARRIAGE AFFORDABLE, CURBS COSTLY PRE-WEDDING PRACTICES

SOKOTO MOVES TO MAKE MARRIAGE AFFORDABLE, CURBS COSTLY PRE-WEDDING PRACTICES


The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to strictly enforce an existing law prohibiting extravagant pre-wedding activities, citing the rising cost of marriage as a major challenge for many young people in the state.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu, in a statement released by his media office, noted that excessive financial demands linked to wedding preparations have made marriage increasingly difficult for youths across Sokoto. He said the growing culture of lavish pre-wedding spending places unnecessary pressure on intending couples and has contributed to a rising number of unmarried youths.

The governor also warned that the high costs associated with marriage have pushed some young people towards immoral behaviour, as many cannot afford the extravagant practices now expected during wedding ceremonies.

Aliyu explained that the state government will soon engage key stakeholders to review and fully enforce the law. He emphasized that, despite its existence, some parents and guardians continue to violate it through costly and showy wedding practices.

The governor stressed that government intervention is necessary to protect young people and make marriage simpler and more affordable, in accordance with Islamic teachings. He called on parents, guardians, Islamic scholars, and traditional rulers to support the enforcement process.

The remarks were made during the commissioning of a remodelled mosque and an Islamiyya school in Sokoto, where religious leaders commended the governor for his continued efforts in strengthening and developing Islamic institutions across the state.

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