Preparations are in full swing for the wedding ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, scheduled to hold in Abuja next month.
The event, which has drawn attention on social media, is set to take place at the Central Mosque, Abuja, at 1:30 pm on February 6, 2026, according to the invitation card, which features the minister’s photograph and was sighted by our correspondent on Saturday.
The minister’s children who will be married include Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi, and Farida. Reports indicate that the nine children comprise five sons and four daughters, all tying the knot on the same day in a coordinated ceremony that promises to be a historic family event.
The spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris, confirmed the details of the weddings, describing the upcoming occasion as a “great celebration by the grace of God.”
“By the grace of God, the ceremony will be conducted at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6,” Idris said. “I also want to say that the minister’s children who are getting married are five sons and four daughters. I am among the committee members for this great occasion, and as I speak to you now, arrangements have reached an advanced stage to ensure a smooth ceremony in Abuja next month.”
The announcement of the simultaneous weddings has captured public interest, partly due to the unusual nature of nine children marrying on the same day, which is rarely seen even in prominent political families in Nigeria. Social media users have widely shared images of the invitation card, praising the family for coordinating such a grand and unified celebration.
Observers note that the weddings are likely to draw high-profile guests, including government officials, political figures, business leaders, and traditional dignitaries, given Matawalle’s position as a federal minister and his long-standing political influence in Zamfara State and beyond.
Preparations for the event reportedly involve meticulous planning, with a committee ensuring that logistics, security, and ceremonial arrangements are executed smoothly. With all nine weddings scheduled for the same day, organizers face the unique challenge of coordinating multiple ceremonies, receptions, and cultural observances simultaneously.
This extraordinary family celebration also reflects the strong family values of the minister, who has maintained a public image as both a politician and a devoted father. The event is expected to showcase not only the marriages but also the unity and closeness of the Matawalle family.
The weddings are scheduled less than two weeks before Valentine’s Day, making February 6 a memorable day for the family and potentially attracting national media attention as one of the most significant matrimonial events in Nigeria in 2026.
