The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that prospective couples from 24 local government areas are required to report to their respective Hisbah offices on Monday, June 8, 2026, for medical screenings as part of the state-sponsored mass wedding program for 3,000 couples.
Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahideen Aminudddeen, stated on Sunday that the affected councils include Rogo, Wudil, Tudun Wada, Warawa, Kibiya, Dawakin Tofa, Garun Malam, Kura, Dambatta, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Rimin Gado, Shanono, Kabo, Tofa, Rano, Bebeji, Ajingi, Gwarzo, Sumaila, Kiru, Takai, and Madobi.
He further explained that the screening will cover tests for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, genotype compatibility, drug use, and pregnancy checks for female applicants. Successful couples will then be cleared to participate in the mass wedding.
Recall that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier unveiled plans to sponsor the marriage of 1,500 men and 1,500 women, primarily widows, divorcees, orphans, and low-income residents. Each groom will receive N100,000 as dowry support, while couples will be provided with household items such as beds, mattresses, wardrobes, and food supplies, along with an additional N100,000 grant to start small businesses.