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Association Restates Commitment To Muslim Women’s Wellbeing
Association of Muslim Women in Business and Professions, on Saturday, pledged to continue to prioritise the wellbeing of Muslim women and children.
The association, popular known as The Criterion, gave the pledge at the end of its 2nd International and 11th Biennial Conference, held in Ibadan.
The newsmen reports that the theme of the five-day conference is: ‘The New Reality: Roles and Challenges of Muslim Women.’
Newsmen also reports that the grand finale of the conference, held at the event’s hall of the University of Ibadan Central Mosque, had its key lecture delivered by Prof. Hafiz Oladosu of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Oladosu, in the lecture, urged Muslim women not to allow the societal challenges to mislead them into doing things that negate the Islamic practices.
He said that Nigerians should recognise that they were in trying times, with numerous challenges, ranging from poverty to insecurity.
“So people’s ability to respond to issues is different; some respond in violent ways, while others do so harshly.
“A Muslim woman, who finds herself in such a situation, should try to forgive and forget. Give others benefit of the doubt, try and empathise, and see beyond the ordinary.
“Through that, we begin to cut down on the tempo and diffuse the situation,” he said.
The don advised those in position of authority to stop benchmarking their prosperity against the adversity of the citizens.
Rather, he said that they should keep in mind the reasons they were put in office and do the needful in order to confront the numerous challenges facing the country.
President (Ameerah) of the association, Hajia Fatimah Oyefeso, said that the criterion was established about 35 years ago as a faith-based, non-governmental organisation.
Oyefeso added that membership of the association cut across Muslim women involved in virtually all lawful businesses and the professions.
According to her, the association is passionate about the wellbeing of women, children and family issues, adding that its programmes and activities are organised towards achieving this mission.
She disclosed that the association “currently has a total of six districts; five of which are national and one is international.
“Our goal ultimately is to widen our scope to spring up more districts nationally and internationally.”
Oyefeso said that the organisation was also committed to the education of women in order to be intimated with the new realities in the world and the roles they should play.
She said that the conference, tagged: Oluyole 2021, would expose the participants on how to tackle assault, abuse and financial stress.
Newsmen reports that the keynote discussant, Prof. Teslim Ayobami of the Department of Guidance and Counseling, also delivered a paper, entitled: ‘Tackling Assault, Abuse in Women and Children’ at the event.
In addition, Dr Muritala Kareem of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies also delivered paper on how women could cope with family finances under the new reality.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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