Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, hosted a high-profile delegation at his Asokoro home yesterday.
The team, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai and including Kashim Imam’s family members, paid a visit to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar in marriage.
AbdulRasheed Shehu, Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to the PDP chieftain, released a statement on Wednesday.
The event was attended by prominent dignitaries such as National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, among others.
The statement reads, “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar welcomed the family of Kashim Imam, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, to his Asokoro residence.
“The delegation came to formally request the hand of his daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage.
“Prominent dignitaries at the event include the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State among others.
“The mini gathering was a testament to the esteem in which His Excellency Atiku Abubakar is held, and the significance of the occasion.”
