Former Governor's daughter celebrates wedding engagement
Those in attendance at the ceremony was APC Chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Wife of Ondo state Governor, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu - Akeredolu.
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Amongst those that were in attendance at the ceremony that took place at Adegboyega Apata in Lagos, was APC Chieftain Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Wife of Ondo state Governor, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu - Akeredolu.
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Dignitaries flood former Head of state's daughter's wedding, see first photos
Former President Ibrahim Babangida's daughter got hitched today May 12, 2017, in Minna, Niger state and as expected all the political bigwigs have come out to play.
The event saw 26 private jets, four police and air force aircraft to name a few, with various dignitaries flooding the event.
Halima who is the last daughter of the former head of state, born to him by his late wife Maryam, got hitched to her fiance, Auwal Abdullai, the sarkin Sudan of Gombe who is also a businessman.
The ceremony took place at the Hilltop Villa of the former military President in Minna and commenced at 2.30 pm, after the weekly Juma'at prayers.
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Among the many dignitaries in attendance were former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife; Namadi Sambo, former vice-president; Senate President Bukola Saraki; Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Pius Anyim, former secretary of the government of the federation.
Former governors: Ibrahim Shema of Katsina, Abubakar Dakingari of Kebbi, Aliyu Wammako of Sokoto, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano were also there.
Idris Kutigi, former chief justice of the federation, Ahmed Yayale, former head of service, and Ben Obi, a former senator, were also in Minna for the event.
The likes of Ibrahim Haruna, chairman, IBB Golf Club, Sani Zangon Daura, and Aliko Dangotealso made an appearance, as well as former ministers, serving and former senators, amongst others.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abdullahi paid a bride price of N500,000 and 10 cows.
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The handing over of Halima to Abdullahi was reportedly carried out by a former minister of information in the Shagari administration, Garba Wushishi.
Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwanbo, received the bride on behalf of the groom.
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