Muslim women's association warns on hijab ban amidst rise in insecurity

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has given a stern warning against the call for the ban of hijab in Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country.

Vanguard reports that in a statement by the National President of the association, Amina B. Omoti, the association argued that a call for the ban on hijab isn't the solution to the insecurity problems plaguing the country.

According to FOMWAN, it has been established that the insurgents used several other antics such as military uniforms, animals and all sorts of items as décoy to beat security operatives in their nefarious activities.

However, the association called on the government “to remain focused in its fight to end the insurgency and not be distracted by those calling for the ban on the use of hijab. It is diversionary and any attempt to implement it will be resisted by all well meaning Muslims in the country,” the statement read.

FOMWAN which appealed to the Muslim Ummah to remain calm and law abiding, said Muslims across the country should resist attempts to be provoked and continue to pray for the present administration to succeed and for an enduring peace in Nigeria.

The statement read in part : “The attention of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has been drawn to the ongoing debate and unsolicited advice to government in different print and electronic media on the need to ban the use of Hijab.

“FOMWAN as a Muslim Women organization is concerned at the unfortunate use of young and innocent girls wearing Hijab to create havoc in the North Eastern part of Nigeria; this is sad and worrisome.