Aisha, First Lady and wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a word of advise to Muhammad, son of the senior special assistant to President Buhari on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, who wedded Zuwaira Umar Faruk today, January 17.
Aisha Buhari asked Muhammad to learn to be patient with his new wife, saying: “the secret of successful marriages is in patience and tolerance for your partner. I urge you to banish anger, mistrust and impatience from your home,” the President advised the young couple.
In a letter to Garba Shehu, the First Lady said that she will continue to pray for the success of the marriage.
“We also pray to God Almighty to bless this marriage and make their home a happy one to enjoy their union as husband and wife.”
Meanwhile, President Buhari was represented at the wedding by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the Minister of Defence, retired Major General Bashir Magashi and the Permanent Secretary in the State House, Jalal Arabi.
The Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje received the bride on behalf of Muhammad Garba Shehu at the event which was also attended by Governors Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State, Simon Lalong of Plateau State, Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State and Edo State Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.
The wedding Fatiha took place at the An-Noor Mosque, Wuse, Abuja.
