Federation of Muslim
Women Association in Nigeria, FOMWAN, has called on governments at all levels
to diligently prosecute all criminal cases to a logical
conclusion, adding that
the laws of Allah forbid criminal activities including economic crimes and
Illegal acquisition of wealth.
FOMWAN gave
the advice in a communique issued at the end of the 3-day conference, jointly
signed by its National Amirah, Hajia Amina Omoti and National Secretary, Hajia
Umaimoh Momoh. “FOMWAN commends the efforts of the Federal Government in the
fight against corruption and therefore, calls on governments at all levels to
diligently prosecute all criminal cases to a logical conclusion. It continued:
“The disunity in the country is brought about by too much allegiance to ethnic,
religious issues. This is not acceptable in Islam as all human beings are
regarded as creatures of God and should be treated with equity, fairness and
justice. FOMWAN also noted that poverty, injustice and selfishness of people in
positions of authority were responsible for the spate of insecurity, urging all
Nigerians to stop discrimination on the basis of ethnicity and religion. The
foremost Muslim women group also noted that the family unit remains the bedrock
of proper child upbringing; and as such urged parents and guardians to ensure
proper Islamic upbringing was given to their children and wards. On the issue
of cultism, the group described it as one of the evils of the society, while
also calling for strong collaborations between parents and all stakeholders in
shaping the moral disposition of youths. The Muslim women group lamented the
discriminatory attitude against the use of Hijab, adding “We affirm the need to
allow our young girls/females professionals to dress in accordance with tenets
of Islam. We also enjoin parents/guardians and teachers to serve as role models
in proper dressing and in conformity with our culture and religious dictates.”
The Conference was attended by dignitaries from all over the country including
the Executive Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who represented
President Muhammadu Buhari, at the occasion. Other eminent personalities were
Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Lagos State Deputy Governor, who also represented
the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Alhaji Lateef Okunnu, SAN,
CON, Former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Prof. Tajudeen
Gbadamosi, Chairman, Lagos State Muslim Community, Provost, Ansar-ud-deen
College of Education, Isolo, Lagos and Retired Hon. Justice Abubakar
Olorunnibe, Oba Rilwan Aremu
Akinolu was also represented at the
ceremony.
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