A significant gathering of top military leaders took place in Kano on September 21, 2026, as Major-General Samaila Uba, the spokesman of the Nigerian military, gave out his two daughters in marriage. The event, known as Wedding Fathia, was held at Alfurqan Mosque, located at Alu Avenue, Nasarawa G. R. A., Kano. The ceremony was well-attended by serving and retired generals from the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The attendance included high-ranking officials from the three services – Navy, Army, and Air Force. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, were represented at the ceremony. Specifically, the CDS was represented by the Director of Training, Maj.-Gen. S. Nuhu, while the COAS was represented by the Commander, 3 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. SA Jimoh.
Other top military leaders, including the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, were also represented. The CNS was represented by the Head of the Logistics College in Kano, Commodore Abubakar Madawaki, while the Chief of Air Staff was represented by the Commander Air Services Training Centre Kaduna, AVM NB Folaji.
The two daughters of Major-General Uba, Sadiya Ismail Uba and Dr. Aisha Ismail Uba, were given in marriage to Abdulhamid Magaji Bako and Dr. Ibrahim Ali Umar, respectively. The event was a significant milestone for the Uba family, with many attendees expressing their joy and well-wishes to the newlywed couples.
Major-General Uba expressed his gratitude to God and all attendees for making the programme worthwhile. He appreciated his bosses, mentors, colleagues, and juniors for gracing the occasion. The Kano-born senior military officer was visibly happy to have witnessed the day, which he described as a rare goodness of God.
The Chief Iman of Alfurqan Mosque had earlier joined the couples at a private session and prayed at the Mosque to uphold the families of General Samaila Mohammed Uba and Late Magajin Rafin Ringim, as well as Alh. Bako Babura. The prayer was a significant part of the ceremony, highlighting the importance of faith in the lives of the attendees.
The wedding ceremony was a notable event in the Nigerian military calendar, showcasing the camaraderie and solidarity among top military leaders. The attendance of high-ranking officials from the three services underscored the significance of the event.
Key points
- Top military leaders attended the wedding of Major-General Samaila Uba's daughters in Kano.
- The ceremony was held at Alfurqan Mosque and was well-attended by serving and retired generals.
- The event marked a significant milestone for the Uba family, with many attendees expressing their joy and well-wishes to the newlywed couples.
