The illustrious families of the immediate past Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Tambuwal and late Senator Ahmed Zanna had the pleasure of hosting the crème de la crème of the Nigerian political, administrative, corporate, professional, academic and public service elite to the wedding fatiha of their beloved daughter, Maryam Sani and son, Abdusamad Ahmed at the JIBWIS National Headquarters Mosque, Utako, Abuja followed immediately with a grand reception at Los Angeles Mall, Jabi, on 17th May, 2025, a clear testimony to the cordial and amicable relationship existing between the families and the invited dignitaries, guests, friends, associates and well-wishers present.
Distinguished guests, eminent personalities and esteemed invitees who graced the august occasion included the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abass; the Deputy Senate President, Dr Jibrin Barau; the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu; the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana; Senator Aminu Tambuwal, Hon. Ali J.C. Isa, House Minority Whip; Rt Hon Idris Wase, former House Deputy Speaker; the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Alhaji Bashir Yero; Clerk of the House of Reps, Dr Yahaya Danzaria; Senator Baba Umar, Senate Khabeeb Mustapha, Senator Mallam-Madori Ahmed, Hon Aliyu Al-Mustapha, Hon Saidu Abdul, Alhaji Atiku Ibrahim, Chief Clement Inyang, Alhaji Bashir Yero, Alhaji Abubakar Alkali, Mr. Navati Iliya, Chief Okon Ekpeyong, Alhaji Bashir Hamza, Alhaji Aminu Mansur, Alhaji Chedi, Alhaji Labaran, Mrs Ashi, Alhaji Tahir, George Ogbu, Alhaji Sidi Ibrahim, Alhaji Ladan Dahiru, Barr. Lawal Mohammed, Alhaji Bashiru, Alhaji Matazu, Alhaji Fatai.
Former CNAs and Directors who graced the occasion included: Alhaji Salim Salim, Dr. Salisu Maikasuwa, Chief Amos Ojo, former Directors, Alhaji Lasisi Bukoye, Dr. Sabo Kente, as well as other staff and management, committee clerks, legislative aides, guests and well-wishers too numerous to mention.
Guest after guest hailed the sterling qualities of the bride’s father, Alhaji Sani Tambuwal as well as those of the wedded couple while offering nuggets of advice and well wishes to see them through their marital union as the ceremony progressed to the evening with assorted foods, African and continental cuisine, soft and malted drinks accompanied by traditional and contemporary music. Some of the invited dignitaries had a few words to bare on this solemn joyous and eventful occasion.
RT HON TAJUDEEN ABASS; HON. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPS: ‘Today is indeed a memorable occasion as we join Alhaji Sani Tambuwal in celebrating the holy wedlock of his lovely daughter, Maryam Sani and handsome son-in-law Abdulsamad Zanna. They are indeed lucky to come from or be associated with the illustrious pedigree of the former CNA who has impacted positively on the National Assembly and is indeed a shining example for all and sundry to emulate. We wish the couple a happy, fruitful and prosperous married life and pray the Almighty God to guide, protect and bless them as they begin their marital sojourn in life.
DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT, DR IBRAHIM BARAU: ‘We heartily celebrate the marital union of this beloved couple and we urge them to emulate their worthy parents who have made an indelible mark on society and I will seize this opportunity to commend Alhaji Sani Tambuwal for the credible competent and transparent manner that he accorded his office as CNA which ensured the smooth working of the 10th National Assembly and we wish him and the latest couple in town, the mercies of the Almighty Allah as they take the first steps of their marital union in peace, happiness and prosperity’.
DR YAHAYA DANZARIA, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPS: ‘I am honoured to be a guest and witness to this august event as the father of the bride, Alhaji Sani Tambuwal is my esteemed boss who I have appreciated for his hard-work, dedication, humility and perseverance against all odds. It has been my immense pleasure to have worked with him in various capacities, and I wish him all the very best as he proceeds on his new phase of life while I enjoy the new couple to be steadfast, honest, faithful and committed to their marital vows and holy matrimony’.
HON SADA SOLI JIBIA, CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES: ‘I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the lovely couple as well as the former CNA, Alhaji Sani Tambuwal for his invitation as well as his tremendous and impactful service to the National Assembly and the nation. Without the invaluable service of the resolute Alhaji Tambuwal, I do not think the National Assembly would have achieved the stability and cohesion that it is presently experiencing and I beseech the Almighty Allah to continue to guide, bless and uplift him and the wonderful couple as they embark on their various journeys in life’.
DR SALISU MAIKASUWA, FORMER CLERK TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: ‘Without doubt, the encomiums and tributes paid to Alhaji Sani Tambuwal, is heartfelt and a sincere testimony to his worthy public service record. He served as a director when I was the CNA and I saw his potentials which he has indeed actualized in his momentous position as CNA, leaving a decisive mark on the National Assembly which will be appreciated for quite a long time to come. As he joins our ranks of retires CNAs, I am confident that he will adjust very well as we have done and also embark on more worthy ventures that will benefit him, his family and the nation. I also wish the newly wedded couple all the best of what they wish for themselves’.
DR SABO KENTE, FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNT: I am delighted to be here today, to witness the joyful wedding of the lovely couple who I can attest are very lucky as their family lineage is quite unique and formidable. They will definitely benefit from the sound wisdom, counsel and direction of their families especially the former CNA, Alhaji Sani Tambuwal who is an exemplar of integrity, honesty, sincerity and humility. They are in safe hands and I once again thank the couple and their families for inviting us to be part of this august occasion.
As the wedding events progressed, more tributes, well wishes, nuggets of advice and encomiums were showered on the latest couple in town as well as Alhaji Sani Tambuwal for his selfless, loyal, competent and dedicated service to the nation with all and sundry wishing him and the blissful couple long life, sound health and prosperity with divine protection, guidance and blessings all the way.
BY COMRADE AUSTIN ASADU
