MARRIAGE: Bar.Anfani Bandawa walks daughter down the isle of matrimony.

It was a gathering of creme de la creme in the society as the family of Bar.Anfani Bandawa,a Senatorial aspirant for Taraba north and Retired Air Vice marshall Christopher Onu,witnessed the solemnization of their Children Doctor Celestina Anfani Bandawa and Captain Christopher Onu.

The solemnization was held on Saturday February 15th,2025 at Our Lady Queen of Assumption Catholic Church Asokoro in Abuja.

At the homily, Reverend Father Stephen Omale urged the Couple to be courageous by doing the right thing. at all times.

He encouraged them to Love God with their heart,mind,wealth soul and as well love their neighbors.

The Reverend Father further charged them to be nice and ensure that they understand and as well talk things over.

Omale, stressed that Love is a sacrifice and commitment affirming that Love does not envy, boast or keep records of wrongs rather love is kind.

Exchange of marital vows, thanksgiving and others form part of the solemnization.

Meanwhile,the wedding climaxed with a reception held at brooks event center Jabi in Abuja with the presence of top military brass ,business tycoon and others.

Sword presentation by the Nigerian Army and traditional display from

Bandawa cultural troupe from Taraba State and Idoma cultural troupe from Benue State added colour to the event.

The wedding between Doctor Celestina Anfani Bandawa and Captain Christopher Onu might have come and gone but memories of the event will linger as we wish them a successful marriage life.

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