Saturday, September 28, 2024 will remain memorable for the family of Shehu Usman Osidi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), as a mammoth crowd converged in Keffi for the exchange of marital vows between Zayd Usman Shehu, the MD’s son and his heart throb, Barrister Raudatul Jannah Abdulkareem.
The momentous ceremony was not only a union of two hearts but also a gathering of Nigeria’s housing sector leaders, members of the political class, public office holders, and traditional leaders.
Nasarawa State’s leadership was well-represented at the event, by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, who represented the Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule. Other esteemed attendees included the Honourable Minister of Housing and
Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who offered prayers for the couple’s happiness and unity, along with the Honourable Minister of State for Housing, Engr. Abdullahi Gwarzo, who described the event as “truly colourful and historic.”Also present was Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The ceremony was also graced with a remarkable presence of staff of FMBN, drawn from the Executive Directors, Group Heads, Zonal Managers, Branch Managers and other hierarchies, adding a special sense of camaraderie and pride.
Other notable figures included key CEOs from the housing sector, and the Executive Director of Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), Barr. Festus Adebayo, represented by his media aide.
In an emotional moment, the MD/CE, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Allah for the successful union and appreciated the distinguished guests, whose support he noted, made the day colourful and memorable.
The event, laced with joy, tradition, and blessings, stood as a symbol of unity, not just for the family but for the housing industry, whose members came together to celebrate the beautiful occasion. FMBN staff, dignitaries, and sector leaders all played their part in making the wedding a day to remember.