As the Oyo State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, begins the celebration of its 40th anniversary, the state amira, Dr. (Mrs.) Lateefat Dairo, has called on women to continue promoting the ideals of womanhood, motherhood, and parenthood.
Dr. Dairo gave the charge on Monday during a rally to flag off a week-long celebration.
She admonished members of the association not to relent in their efforts in propagating the FOMWAN ideology, which is commitment to the spiritual, educational, and socio-economic development of Muslim women and the wider society.
Dr. Dairo urged youths to shun the “get-rich-quick” syndrome while encouraging Muslims to continue contributing to making Nigeria a better and greater society, regardless of their positions. She advised them to imbibe the culture of hard work and contentment.
The Oyo State Amira of FOMWAN expressed optimism that the proposed School of Nursing by the association will take off before the celebration of its golden jubilee.
In her address, the chairperson of the anniversary committee, Alhaja Surura Oyero, said the rally was organized to keep members fit and sensitize the public about the association.
She urged the public, particularly women and youth, to join the association, emphasizing that FOMWAN has maintained its position and requires the younger generation to assume leadership roles.
According to her, the week-long celebration will feature a youths’ day program with lectures on security challenges, youth development, fear, trauma, Iman, and responsibility. It will also include environmental sanitation exercises across the 33 local government areas of the state; humanitarian activities; Jumat service; special prayers; final rounds of essay, Qur’an, and quiz competitions; a healthcare awareness campaign; and a grand finale on Sunday.
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