Vice-President Namadi Sambo gives out Abdusalami's daughter in marriage

The Vice President, Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo today in Minna, Niger State gave out in marriage a daughter of former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Sambo, who stood in for the bride’s family, gave out Fatima Abubakar in marriage to Abdulazeez Adewale Oshinusi, son of the Turaki Adini of Nigeria, Alhaji Kamal Oshinusi, for a dowry of N100,000.
Otunba Oshinusi stood in for the groom.
The wedding Fatiha, witnessed by several dignitaries, including the Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, and his Imo State counterpart, Owele Rochas Okorocha, was conducted by the Chief Imam of Minna Central Mosque, Mallam Isa Fari.
Earlier, Vice President Sambo was at the home of Abubakar on courtesy visit, where he met with the groom’s family.

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