AMAC Conducts 1,928 Marriages, Unites 15 Couples In 10 Months

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7 years ago

November 1, 2019

Joel Ajayi

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has registry had conducted 1,928 marriages between January and October.

Council Registrar of Marriages, Mr. Akinwumi Akintayo, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, adding that registry also settled and reunited 15 couples within the same period.

Mr Akintayo decried the high rate of divorce in marriages, attributing it to unethical advice from other people.

The registrar who also attributed failed marriages to lack of counseling by the appropriate persons, urged couples to understand and support one another during trying times.

According to him, this is because couples were usually not psychologically and emotionally prepared before getting married.

“Our major challenge is that some of them, because of the initial euphoria of getting married, do not listen when the authorities or their parents counsel them before penning down their signature.

“That is the reason we see divorce cases everywhere, some couples even come back after one week to say they are no longer interested in the marriage.

“When we go into details to find out their reason, we discovered that interference of third parties was responsible for most of the break ups,’’ Akintayo said.

He said some of the divorce cases are also based on flimsy reasons, which proves that they are not psychologically and emotionally prepared to go into marriage.

Mr Akintayo therefore appealed to both intending and married couples to get acquainted with the Marriage Act as contained in the constitution of the country.

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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative

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1 month ago

August 29, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has been formally unveiled and inducted as the Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Safe School initiative.

The unveiling took place during the official launch of the PCRC Safe School programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Police Command, Old CBN Road, Garki, Abuja.

Solademi, who is also the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja and Chairman/CEO of Yajifarz Cargo, was honoured in recognition of his commitment to community development, youth empowerment and support for initiatives aimed at promoting a safer society.

The ceremony was led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, alongside the PCRC FCT Command Chairman, Chief Rufus Ebegba, and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Prof. Sanusi Mohammed.

The launch of the Safe School initiative is aimed at strengthening security within educational institutions and promoting closer collaboration among the police, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders in protecting students, teachers and learning facilities.

Speaking after his unveiling, Solademi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the PCRC and the FCT Police Command for finding him worthy of the appointment.

“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition and the confidence reposed in me to serve as the PCRC FCT Safe School Patron,” he said.

“Education remains the foundation of every progressive society, and our children deserve to learn in an environment where they feel safe, protected and free to pursue their dreams.

“I accept this responsibility with a strong sense of duty and commitment. I will work closely with the PCRC, the Nigeria Police Force, educational institutions, parents and relevant stakeholders to support every genuine effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of our schools.

“As someone who has remained passionate about youth development through sports and other empowerment initiatives, I understand the importance of creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people to grow and realise their full potential.

“This appointment is not just an honour; it is a call to service. I pledge to use my experience, network and resources to support the Safe School initiative and contribute meaningfully to the protection of our children and the future of our nation.”

Solademi also commended the PCRC for its continued commitment to fostering cooperation between the police and members of the public.

The PCRC Safe School initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader commitment to service to the nation and humanity, with a focus on strengthening community participation in security and supporting efforts to create safer learning environments across the Federal Capital Territory.

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