The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, has declared that poor implementation of policies in the education sector, high rate of poverty and lack of empowerment are the bane to security in Nigeria.
National Amirah of the association, Hajia Rafiah Sani, stated this at the herald of 39th Annual National Conference in Ondo State with the theme ‘Women and the Challenges of Insecurity.’
Sani, who lamented the extent of the damage that insecurity has done to the country, said that “if these contributing factors are addressed with lasting solutions, the country will be better for it.”
She, however, urged the Federal Government to change its security tactics in tackling the menace.
Also contributing, the former National Amirah and Chairperson of the National Organizing Committee for the conference, Prof. Lateefah Durosinmi, tasked the Federal Government to redouble its efforts in tackling poverty in the country.
Durosinmi said: “Empowering women and girls and ensuring their security would enhance peace, as they are often the major victims of kidnapping and insecurity.
“The lack of education has been a contributing factor to insecurity in the country, which is why the association has been involved in a retreat and has submitted a bill to the National Assembly to eradicate the almajiri system in Northern Nigeria.”
Speaking on its forthcoming conference, the National Amirah (President), Hajia Rafiah Sani, said: “Given the current global challenges, especially regarding security, FOMWAN believes we must gather and learn from our scholars on what Islam teaches us about these issues and how we can align our lives with the guidance of Allah for evaluating peace and security.”