Minister's Nine Sons, Daughters To Wed Same Day in Abuja

Plans are underway for the wedding of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle same day in Abuja.

Jan 18, 2026 - 19:05

Minister's Nine Sons, Daughters To Wed Same Day in Abuja

Plans are underway for the wedding of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle same day in Abuja.
Already, invitations for the weddings of the of the five sons and four daughters are circulating on social media. The wedding cards feature Matawalle’s photograph, provide other plans for the big and memorable event.
According to information on the cards the wedding will be held at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6, with proceedings expected to commence at 1:30 p.m.
Confirming the development, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, spokesperson in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris, said that the nine children include Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi and Farida.

Idris explained that preparations for the event had reached an advanced stage, adding that he was part of the organising committee working to ensure a hitch-free ceremony.
His words, “By the grace of God, the wedding will take place at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6, 2026. “The children getting married are five sons and four daughters, and all arrangements are progressing smoothly ahead of the date.”