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  • FOMWAN empowers women with financial literacy

    FOMWAN empowers women with financial literacy

    The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), said it has continue to provide entrepreneurial and vocational skills to women to become self-reliant.

    This, the organization, said was to advance the welfare of women, children, less privileged, orphans and widows.

    Speaking during the a briefing to herald FOMWAN week, Lagos State Amirah, Alhaja Sherifat Ajagbe, said this year’s theme: ‘Economic empowerment for indigents: A life-changing venture for self-reliance and poverty alleviation’ is centred on self-improvement, cleanliness and giving helping hand.

    She said: “Though the world is going through tough times because of economic crisis, the best solution to get through the challenges is by adaptation and the ability to take the right steps. As Muslim women, we should not be in despair or disturbed because it is a global issue affecting everybody directly or indirectly. In addition to our level of spirituality, we should be emotionally stable and mentally prepared to be relevant and meet the needs of time.”

    She said the FOMWAN week is for assessment and the beginning of the association’s new calendar year which is widely celebrated throughout the nation by the entire FOMWAN family.

    “It is a kind of religious and socio-economic function purposely designed to mark and review the association’s past activities, reflect and assess what we have been able to achieve, correct out shortfalls and work towards improving on them. It is also an occasion to brainstorm and project into the future. The weeklong week will include lectures, visitation to FOMWAN elders and public homes with gifts and cleaning of public places, like mosques and markets,” she said.

    Ajabge noted that FOMWAN as a non-governmental and non-profit making religious body encouraged service to humanity.

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    “We spread love and take care of widows, orphans and the vulnerable. Therefore, in line with this Year’s theme, the association is set to empower three less-privileged members amongst our fold to mark the FOMWAN week, with the hope of uplifting them morally, spiritually and economically,” she added.

    FOMWAN National Chairperson on Community Development and Humanitarian Services, Alhaja Khairat Sodique, said the association has been equipping individuals, particularly those facing challenges, with tools and resources they need to become financially independent, adding that the FOMWAN week is a unifying programme worth celebrating every year.

    “We bring different programmes every year, three years ago we taught our people how to make soap, air freshener, insecticide and others but we are doing something different because the country’s economy is harsh. Everybody is affected including the rich. That is why we say this year we must do things differently to help one another and that is why we decided to bring financial literacy training to teach ourselves how to be financially stable.”

  • Oloyede,FOMWAN harp on family values

    Oloyede,FOMWAN harp on family values

    The Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, has called for proper orientation among parents to meet the 21st century parenting.

    Prof Oloyede said nowadays parents must upskill their parental knowledge to be able to discharge their responsibilities.

    The Secretary-General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated these during the 36th Eid’l Fitr Family Day Celebration organized by the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan.

    Prof Oloyede urged parents not to deny their children paternity out of family differences.

    He said proper parenting entails consultation, saying, couples must consult one another.

    “Even when one of the partners is dead, his or her family should be consulted before deciding on the child’s welfare,” he said.

    The former University of Ilorin Vice Chancellor enjoined parents to be role models to their children and train them to be God-conscious.

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    “Make the home conducive for your children, provide for them so that they don’t become wayward, talk to them, teach, discipline and advise them,” he said.

    FOMWAN Amirah, Lagos Chapter, Alhaja Sherifat Ajagbe, emphasized the importance of parental guidance to foster sustainable marital relationships.

    FOMWAN, she said, is poised to ensure mothers understand their responsibilities.

    She called for support for the association’s projects

    Chairman on the occasion, Alhaji Hashim Oyekan, commended FOMWAN’s efforts in running day-to-day activities.

    Alhaji Oyekan, the President of Jama-at-ul Islamiyat of Nigeria, said: “Parenting is to death, May God Almighty make it easy for us. There is more to do as a parent, most especially at this period.”

    Pro-Chancellor of Al-Ikhmah University, Kwara State, Alhaja Sekinat Yusuf, urged mothers to train their children in accordance to tenant of Islam, noting that immorality among youth is alarming.

  • FOMWAN, MSSN mourn Aisha Lemu

    The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) and the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) said their hearts are still flowing with sorrow and grief over the death of British-born educationist Bridget Aisha Lemu.

    The late Hajia Lemu, 79, died on Saturday after a brief illness.

    The FOMWAN founder and pioneer National Amirah (President) has been buried according to Islamic rites in Minna.

    A statement by FOMWAN National Amirah Dr Halimah Jibril and Public Relations Officer Dr Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza said it is hard to believe that “our own Aisha Lemu has answered the Divine call; we know that every soul shall taste death.

    The group said: “The demise of the founding member of our association came as a great shock to the members of this great Islamic women association, and the entire women folk in general.

    “Until her death, she was the Chairperson of the FOMWAN National Board of Trustee. She was a symbol of unity, sincerity, integrity, justice and piety. She did her best to propagate Islam with her wealth and health using FOMWAN and other vibrant religious avenues as good platforms.

    “She took FOMWAN beyond Nigeria and remained a role model to Muslim women. Her memory and the inspiring legacy she left shall forever remain in our minds and in the history of spreading the message of Islam across the globe. We pray to Allah to forgive her shortcomings, reward her efforts and grant her Al Jannatul- fridaus.

    MSSN Lagos State Area Unit Amir Dr Saheed Ashafa condoled with the Lemu family and the FOMWAN.

    He described the late Lemu as an incomparable icon.

    Ashafa said: “the late Aisha Lemu left her footprint in the sand of time. She made immeasurable contributions to Islamic education with her valuable books for students of Islam.

    “Her approach and style were unique and unparalleled. She will also be remembered for successful parenthood. Her children stand out among peers and take after their parents to bear the torch towards the corner of darkness.”

  • FOMWAN seeks welfare for aged, widows

    The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN) has called on Nigerians to cater for the welfare of their aged and the widows.

    Speaking at the Welfare Day organised by the Elder forum of the association in Akure, Ondo State capital, the President, Alhaja Aminat Akinpelumi said the occasion was to improve the welfare of the aged and particularly, the widows.

    Akinpelumi, who was represented by the State Chairman of Welfare and Humanitarian Services, Alhaja Rafat Momoh, urged government at all levels to establish a committee to take charge of the welfare of the widows.

    She said the association cannot meet the welfare of the growing number of widows in the state.

    Government, she said, should collaborate with relevant organisations, particularly women organisations to assist the widows.

    According to her, the challenges widows face as single parent is beyond comprehension.

    She admonished other Muslim women on the need to abide by the Islamic tenants to express love to widows who may be lucky if their husband ask them for marriage.

    This, she opined, will address the crisis that may come unfold if the situation is not addressed.

    The guest speaker, Sheikh Lagbaji advised widows to be hopeful unto God.

    He observed the need for them to change their place of living to make it easier for them to get spouse and starting a good life.

    Women, he said, should allow their husbands to marry some of the widows as second wife.

    Widowhood, he said, is not a crime rather Allah’s design which can happen to anybody.

  • FOMWAN seeks harmonisation of teachers salary with civil servants

    The Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) has urged Plateau state government to harmonise salaries of primary school teachers with other civil servants in the state.

    The leader of FOMWAN, Mrs Mairo Sani, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Monday that it became necessary to enable them discharge their duties effectively.

    According to her, it is logical to harmonise the salaries because they all buy from the same market.

    “Why will the primary school teachers be paid less when they go to the same markets with the state civil servants,’’ she said.

    She urged the state government to ensure that salaries of workers were paid as at when due to alleviate their sufferings.

    The association’s leader said “it is sad and it is gradually becoming a norm in Plateau to owe workers salaries’’.

    Sani also advised the government to ensure that workers were trained and retrained to enable them compete with their contemporaries globally.

    She called on the Federal Government to address cases of incessant killings in the country.

     

  • FOMWAN to lift the displaced

    FOMWAN to lift the displaced

    The Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter has concluded arrangements to donate materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

    Amirah (female president), Dr Sariyu Ashiru disclosed it yesterday during a briefing on the FOMWAN Week.

    Ashiru urged the public to donate materials, both in cash and kind to the displaced persons.

    According to her, the association would soon hold a special prayer for the nation.

    She said: “Since we have just changed to a new government, we need to pray for the new administration tread the right path.”

    With Service to Humanity: Path to Jannah as the theme, Ashiru said the week-long activities would include symposium, visitation, prayers, special jumat service and advocacy at each local government.

     

  • FOMWAN to Boko Haram: Release Chibok girls unconditionally

    FOMWAN to Boko Haram: Release Chibok girls unconditionally

    THE Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has appealed to fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram to release the over 200 Chibok girls in its custody without any condition.

    Speaking at the association’s 29th Annual National Conference holding in Osun State, the National President of the association, Alhaja Amina Omoti, said that rather than holding the ‘innocent girls’ hostage, the insurgent group should come into the open to discuss their grievances.

    She said: “As mothers, we are appealing to Boko Haram to engage the federal government in negotiation for the release of the abducted school girls, because Islam as a religion forbids making people undergo suffering and shedding of blood.”

    The FOMWAN president said the recent silence on the rescue efforts being undertaken by the federal government to release the Chibok girls should not be mistaken for noting that the government was only being careful not to disclose its strategy without endangering the lives of the abducted girls.

    While calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure the release of the abducted girls by “all possible means”, she added, “As mothers and grandmothers, we are deeply touched by these innocent girls’ predicament. No one should start thinking that nobody cares anymore.  FOMWAN has always been in the lead for the Chibok girls’ release.

    “We have been praying as mothers and know God will listen to our prayers. Mothers can’t seat back when their children are unsafe outside. Let no one think we are comfortable and not doing anything.”

    Omoti also called on parents to give their girl child sound education that would make them productive and self reliant in the society.

    The conference with the theme: Youths, Peace and Security, which was organised to address the prevailing insecurity in the country,  was attended by about 1,200 participants across the country.

    Dignitaries at the conference include the Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, and his wife, Sherifat; representatives of the  Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar; wife of the Vice President,  Aminat Namadi Sambo and Chairperson of FOMWAN’s Board of Trustees, Hajiya Aisha Lemu and the Chairman of the conference, Prof. Dawud Naobi.

  • FOMWAN gets new leaders

    FOMWAN gets new leaders

    The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State chapter, has elected new executives to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years.

    The election produced Dr Sariyu Ashiru as its Amirah (President); Alhaja Rahmata Olaniyan as Naibah Amirah (Deputy President) and Alhaja Rihanat Yusuph as General Secretary. Others are: Treasurer, Alhaja Sekinat Qasim; Financial Secretary, Fausiat Balogun; Public Relations Officer (PRO), Alhaja Rashidat Oyesoro and  Dawah Officer, Alhaja Falilat Alawa.

    In her acceptance speech, the new Amirah called on members to see FOMWAN as service to humanity and rededicate themselves to the ideals and objectives of the association.

    “We all have to brace up and perform well; the uncompleted projects must be completed. Because we are dealing with women, we have to take care of their reproductive health and will also have to take care of the female youth; on education we will create awareness on the need to educate our children so that they can be better citizens in the future,” she said.

    The outgoing Amirah, Alhaja Fatima Gawat, thanked Allah and all members for their support during her administration and promised to give her support to the new administration.