UMAHI, SANWO-OLU, ABIODUN, OTTI, ELUMELU, UTOMI, OTHERS GRACE SHEKINA AND SHOPE’S WEDDING IN LAGOS
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Lagos stood still on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as political heavyweights, governors, business leaders, statesmen, traditional rulers and other distinguished personalities gathered to celebrate the wedding of Shekina Chidinma Umahi and Shope Alexandra Ayinde.
The couple exchanged marital vows at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Powerlink Chapel, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, in a ceremony that brought together prominent Nigerians from across the country.
Shekina, a niece of the Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, is the daughter of Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Pastor Obi Abel Umahi, DSc, OFR, while Shope is the son of Commodore NN (Rtd.) Deacon Adebayo Abidemi Ayinde.
Among the prominent personalities at the ceremony were Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and the Minister of Works, David Umahi.
Governor Otti, who chaired the occasion, described marriage as a lifelong commitment and charged the newlyweds to build their union on patience, understanding and tolerance.
Speaking humorously about the permanence of marriage, Otti told the couple: “I want to tell you in advance that I won’t be present and as such, I declare that this marriage is indissoluble.”
The event also attracted the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, represented by his deputy, Patricia Obila; Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, represented by his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai; Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, represented by his deputy, Joel Oyibo; Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, represented by Commissioner Festus Ebea; and Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, represented by Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor.
The gathering also featured prominent business leaders and statesmen, including Tony Elumelu, Patrick Utomi, Adebowale Adedokun, Admiral Alison Madueke, Oliver Alawuba, represented by Chidi Okpara, and several other captains of industry.
Members of the National Assembly and senior officials from the Ministry of Works were also present to celebrate with the families.
The parents of the bride and groom expressed gratitude to God for the union, describing Shekina and Shope as accomplished young people who had continued to make their families proud.
They prayed for God’s guidance, peace, happiness and prosperity as the couple begins their journey together.
The Umahi family also formally welcomed the newlyweds with the presentation of family gifts. The gifts were presented on behalf of the family by HRH Eze Laz Umahi, PhD, Chairman of the Uburu Traditional Rulers Council.
The colourful ceremony provided an opportunity for the two families, friends and well-wishers to celebrate the young couple and offer prayers for a peaceful, happy and enduring marriage.
