40th Anniversary: FOMWAN Condemns Gaza Killing

By; IBRAHIM ADAMU, Kaduna.

Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) held a press conference in Kaduna, commemorating 40 years anniversary of the association with advocacy for women’s rights, climate resilience and support for qualitative education built on high moral pedestal.

This is just as the association condemned what it described as humanitarian tragedy in Gaza where children and women, including non-combatant civilian population had been subjected to relentless bombardment, destroying schools, hospitals and places of worship in the process.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the 10th National Amirah of FOMWAN, Mrs. Rafiah Idowu Sanni, said the conference, themed “Empowering Muslim Women: Climate Resilience, Sustainability, and Community Development – Celebrating FOMWAN’s Achievements,” will host delegates from the United States, United Kingdom, and several African countries.

She noted that since its establishment in 1985, FOMWAN has grown into a credible voice for Muslim women, with active presence in all 36 states and the FCT, and in more than 700 local government areas across Nigeria. The association, she added, has made significant contributions in education, health, community development, da‘awah, and capacity building, including the establishment of nearly 3,000 schools nationwide and ongoing plans for a FOMWAN University.

“We are not just celebrating years; we are celebrating service, faith, resilience, and commitment to building communities where women and children can thrive,” she said.

The Amirah also commended Governor Uba Sani and the people of Kaduna State for their hospitality, describing the atmosphere in the state as peaceful and welcoming.

In a passionate remark, FOMWAN condemned the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, denouncing what it described as “indiscriminate killings of women, children, and journalists” and calling for global solidarity to end the bloodshed.

“As an organisation founded on faith, justice, and compassion, FOMWAN strongly condemns these atrocities and stands firmly with the oppressed people of Palestine,” Mrs. Sanni declared.