Ex- NRS boss Nami admonishes newlyweds on patience, tolerance

The former Chairman of Nigeria  Revenue Service (NRS), Alhaji Muhammad Nami, has admonished new couples to embrace patience, understanding and tolerance for their marriage to endure.

Nami gave the advice in an interview with newsman shortly after the wedding Fatiha of his son, El-Yasin Nami, and Aisha Aliyu Shaba at Emi Shaba Nupe, Masaba Palace in Bida, Niger, on Friday.

He enjoined the newlyweds to build their marriage on the three pillars laced with the tonic of love for a lasting matrimony.

Nami, who is also the Majin Raba Nupe and Kofa Agaie, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for making it possible for him and his family to witness the marriage, describing the occasion as the fulfilment of a long-standing prayer and aspiration.

“Alhamdulillah, we give glory to God as always, and I appreciate Allah for sparing our lives.

“It has always been our prayer that one day, one day, we would see him get married to his best friend, his best love and his best everything.

“So, all we pray for is that Allah continues to bless the wedding with happiness, peace, tranquillity and blessed children,” Nami said.

He advised the newlyweds to remain patient with each other, tolerate their differences and develop a deep understanding of one another, particularly during periods of disagreement.

According to him, marriage is not a bed of roses and requires sacrifices and adjustments from both partners for it to succeed.

“They have to be patient. Life is not a bed of roses and marriage is not a bed of roses. They have to tolerate themselves and understand each other when they disagree, because there is always going to be a time of disagreement.

“For the man, he is the one who should be more tolerant. When he finds that his wife is not in the shape he wants, he should please change his position, even if it is by an inch, and God will intervene,” he said.

Nami also expressed appreciation to relatives, friends and associates who travelled from different parts of the country to Bida to witness the ceremony.

“To all those who came from far, I wish them the best of luck and the best of life, and I thank them enormously for sacrificing and investing their energy, resources and time to be in Bida.

“As they came in peace, may Almighty Allah return them to their destinations successfully,” he prayed.

Speaking separately, the groom, El-Yasin Nami, expressed excitement and delight over the occasion, describing the day as a memorable moment in his life.

“My name is El-Yasin Mohammed Nami. Today, I feel very excited; I am delighted,” he said.

The groom expressed appreciation to his friends, family members and other well-wishers who travelled from far and near to attend the wedding Fatiha and celebrate the occasion with him and his bride.

“To my friends and family who came from far, I wish them all the best and a safe return,” he said.

He also thanked the guests for their presence, prayers and support, saying their decision to travel to Bida to witness the ceremony has added to the joy and significance of the occasion.

El-Yasin prayed for Allah’s continued guidance and blessings as he and his wife begin their marital journey, expressing optimism that their union will be characterised by love, peace, understanding and lasting happiness.

The wedding Fatiha attracted family members, friends, associates and well-wishers from within and outside Niger State, who gathered in Bida to celebrate with the Nami family and prayed for the newlyweds.

Mr Peter Ndalikali; Senator representing Niger South senatorial District, Sen. Mohammed Bima Enagi; and Alhaji Mohammed Ketso, former Deputy Governor, Niger state, attended the occasion.

Other dignitaries that graced the event were Barr. Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, the Hukunchi Nupe and Hausaland; and Madugu Lapai, Engr. Alfa Agaie, among others.