By Umar Bayo Abdulwahab
Ilorin
Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has expressed reservations over the federal government’s anti-corruption war, saying “no solution could be real in addressing these problems other than following the laws of Allah.”
FOMWAN which, however, commended the efforts of the federal government in its anti-corruption war, noted that unless the nation applied “the laws of Allah which forbid criminal activities, including economic crimes and Illegal acquisition of wealth,” winning the anti-corruption war might be a mirage.
It called on the government at all levels to “diligently prosecute all criminal cases to a logical conclusion.”
The associations’ position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its three-day National Conference which took place at the University of Lagos, Akoka.
The theme of the Conference was: “Development for Peace and Security” while the sub-themes were:
“Corruption: Implications for National Security; Impact of Religion on Peaceful Coexistence; Peaceful Building and Post-conflicts Recovery; Women and Youths as Agents for Peace and Security.”
The communiqué signed Hajia Amina Omoti and Hajia Umaimoh Momoh, national amirah and national secretary, respectively, also noted that “poverty, injustice and selfishness of people in positions of authority are responsible for the insecurity we face in the country.”
The conference noted that “the family unit remains the bedrock of proper child upbringing; and as such urges parents and guardians to ensure that proper Islamic upbringing is given to their children and wards.”
FOMWAN also called for strong collaborations between parents and all stakeholders in shaping the moral disposition of youths.
The conference noted that “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.”
