Muslim women under the auspices of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) will today commence the 2026 Annual National Conference in Umuahia, Abia State, which is expected to be attended by over 600 participants.
The conference, with the theme: “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges”, will bring together women leaders, academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, youth representatives, development professionals, policy makers and community stakeholders from across the country.
Addressing journalists in Umuahia on Thursday, the 11th National Amirah of FOMWAN, Dr. Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, said the issue reflects the realities of the country and the need for collective action to address the challenges facing Nigerians.
He said Nigeria continued to face insecurity, economic pressures, youth unemployment, social fragmentation, climate-related challenges and humanitarian crises affecting millions of citizens.
Hamza said: “These realities demand renewed commitment, collective responsibility and determined leadership.”
She added that Muslim women, guided by faith and inspired by service, believed that challenges should not lead to despair, but should inspire resilience, compassion, innovation and constructive action.
“Faith provides moral direction, resilience allows us to persevere, and responsibility compels us to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of our communities and our nation,” he said.
According to her, the conference will provide a platform for dialogue, reflection, learning, networking and collective action on issues including faith and national uncertainty, resilient families, the role of women in peacebuilding, education and economic empowerment, security, climate change, humanitarian crises and youth mentoring.
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Hamza said the discussions are expected to produce practical recommendations aimed at strengthening families, communities and institutions.
He said FOMWAN had, for more than four decades, contributed to education, healthcare, humanitarian services, women empowerment, youth and family development, peacebuilding, gender and human rights, research and community development.
The organization called for greater investment in education and skills development, mental health and psychosocial support, women’s empowerment and leadership, youth mentoring, family strengthening, peacebuilding, climate adaptation and humanitarian assistance.
FOMWAN also called for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to address challenges faced by vulnerable populations and promote sustainable development.
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