Lagos, NIGERIA — The wedding of Raheeda Okoya and Imran Saro-Gobir took place on Saturday, drawing a distinguished guest list of Nigeria’s industrial and political elite.
The ceremony celebrated the union of the daughter of billionaire industrialist Alhaji Rasaq Okoya and Mrs. Folasade Okoya, with the son of the esteemed Saro and Gobir families.
Among the prominent dignitaries in attendance was the Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, who described the event as a “beautiful and memorable occasion.”
Okay News reports that Rabiu commended both families for their commitment to upholding traditional values and for hosting a ceremony characterized by “warmth, dignity, and a strong sense of family unity.”
The Nikkah and introduction ceremony, held at the expansive Oluwa Ni n Sola Estate, showcased the rich cultural heritage of the families involved. Rabiu, a long-time associate of the Okoya family, expressed deep admiration for the well-organized event, noting that the union was guided by mutual respect and understanding. He extended his best wishes to the newlywed couple, praying for a lifetime of “love, peace, happiness, and prosperity.”
The Okoya family, known for their contributions to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector through the Eleganza Group, and the Saro-Gobir families, recognized for their distinguished lineage in northern and western Nigeria, have further solidified their social ties through this marriage.
