The Wedding of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Daughter

On April 12, 2014, Nigeria’s first daughter, Faith Sakwe wed Godswill Osim Edward. Faith is the first daughter of Nigeria’s current President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady Patience. The church wedding was preceded by a traditional ceremony, engagement party and bridal shower. Following the church wedding was a reception for the guests and a Sunday service to complete the nuptials. All wedding related parties were well attended by the political élite, celebrities and all the whose who of Nigeria. In true Nigerian flamboyance, the wedding dress featured a cathedral length train, 9 tier embellished wedding cake with Nigeria’s colors white and green, and thousands of distinguished guests. Below are a few pictures that highlight the joyous moments of the joining of their union.