Muslim women meet in Abia to address insecurity, economic hardship

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) is set to convene its 2026 Annual National Conference in Umuahia, Abia State, starting Friday. The event, themed “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges,” anticipates over 600 participants from various sectors across the country.

Dr. Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, the 11th National Amirah of FOMWAN, stated that the conference theme directly addresses the current realities in Nigeria. She highlighted persistent challenges such as insecurity, economic pressures, youth unemployment, social fragmentation, climate-related issues, and humanitarian crises affecting millions. Hamza emphasized that these realities demand a renewed commitment to collective responsibility and purposeful leadership.

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These realities call for renewed commitment, collective responsibility, and purposeful leadership.

FOMWAN believes that faith provides moral direction, resilience enables perseverance, and responsibility compels meaningful contributions to community and national well-being. The conference will serve as a platform for dialogue, learning, and networking on critical issues including national uncertainty, family resilience, women's roles in peacebuilding, education, economic empowerment, security, climate change, and youth mentorship. Discussions are expected to yield practical recommendations aimed at bolstering families, communities, and institutions. For over four decades, FOMWAN has been active in education, healthcare, humanitarian services, women's empowerment, and peacebuilding.

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Faith provides moral direction, resilience enables us to persevere, and responsibility compels us to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of our communities and nation.