Generals, Defence Correspondents Gather in Kano as Military Spokesman Gives Two Daughters in Marriage

By Zainab Uzomah

Serving and retired military officers, as well as members of the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), on Saturday gathered in Kano for the wedding Fatiha of two daughters of the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Samaila Uba.

The ceremony, held at Alfurqan Mosque, Alu Avenue, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, attracted senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, alongside journalists covering the military.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, were represented at the well-attended ceremony. The CDS was represented by the Chief of Defence Training at Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Abolade Ogunleye, while the CNS was represented by the Head of the Logistics College in Kano, Commodore Abubakar Madawaki.DECAN was represented at the ceremony by two of its members, Lucky Isawode and Idowu Kusamotu, who joined other guests in celebrating the military spokesman and his family.Also in attendance were former Nigerian Army spokesman, retired Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman, and Navy Captain L. Abdulkadir, spokesman of Nigerian Navy Holdings, among other senior military officers.The first daughter, Sadiya Ismail Uba, was given in marriage to Abdulhamid Magaji Bako, while the second daughter, Dr Aisha Ismail Uba, was married to Dr Ibrahim Ali Umar.Speaking at the occasion, Major-General Uba expressed gratitude to Allah for allowing him to witness the marriage of his two daughters.He also appreciated his superiors, mentors, colleagues and junior officers for honouring the occasion, praying for continued blessings upon them.The Chief Imam of Alfurqan Mosque, who conducted the marriage rites in a private session, offered prayers for the families of Major-General Uba, the late Magajin Rafin Ringim and Alhaji Bako Babura.The celebration later continued at Ten to Ten Restaurant, venue of the reception, where guests were entertained.