The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, on Thursday announced that it has concluded has concluded plans to sponsor the wedding of 200 orphans in the state.
Executive Secretary of the Board, Malam Habibu Balarabe, who made this disclosure to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, said the ceremony is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2025, at the Board’s premises.
According to Balarabe, all beneficiaries for the mass wedding have been screened and selected.
He also disclosed in addition to the wedding programme, the Board will also provide grants to 200 women engaged in small-scale businesses to support and expand their livelihoods.
The Board Executive Secretary also disclosed that 100 women have completed a three-week poultry farming training programme and will receive starter packs to begin their ventures.
Balarabe also added that the Board has also made arrangements to settle selected debt cases in Shari’ah Courts and correctional centres across the state.
The Executive Secretary further announced that some orphans have undergone computer literacy training and will receive starter packs during the ceremony.
