By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has elected a new executive council as part of activities marking its 40th anniversary and Step-down of the National Conference held on Saturday in Offa.
Hajia Biliqis Modupe Oladimeji emerged as the new State Amirah and will lead the association alongside the newly appointed Secretary, Hajia Rukayat Adegboyega Adeagbo. Also elected is Alhaja Shifau Bint Saruq, who will serve as the Naibah Amirah.
Other officers include:
Hajia Fatimah Muhammed –Assistant Secretary I
Barakat Tomori – Assistant Secretary II
Dr. Saadat Abdulkadir – Public Relations Officer
Ramat Ayo Ismail – Assistant PRO
Hajia Fatimah Abolore Jimih – Treasurer
Hajia Biliqis Mahmud – Financial Secretary Hajia Silifat Ishola – Auditor
Hajia Raliat Abdullah – Dawah Officer I
Hajia Lateefah Aromaradu – Legal Officer
Barr. Ruqayyah Abdulaziz – Ex-Officer I
Hajia Nimat Labaika – Ex-Officer II
Hajia Aminat Abdulkadir – Ex-Officer III
Inaugurating the new leaders at FOMWAN Hall, Offa, member of the National Board of Trustees, Hajia Raliat Sanni, urged the executives to embrace transparency, good governance, and unity.
Hajia Sanni advised them to involve women groups across the 16 local government areas to ensure the association meets its goals, stressing the importance of cross-cultural communication, justice, and avoiding divisive practices such as backbiting.
In her goodwill message, Kwara South Zonal Coordinator, Hajia Kuburah Bello, cautioned the new leaders against hypocrisy and disloyalty.
Hajia Bello encouraged them to work collectively to sustain the legacies of FOMWAN’s founders and seek guidance from past leaders.
In her address, the outgoing Amirah, Hajia Nimat Oluwatoyin Laibaka, appreciated members for their commitment over the years.
Hajia Laibaika highlighted achievements recorded during her four-year tenure in education, health, humanitarian interventions, and women empowerment.
She encouraged the new administration to strengthen internal revenue generation and recommended the establishment of a resource mobilisation committee.
However, the new Amirah, Hajia Biliqis Modupe Oladimeji, a retired Head of Centre at the Federal Ministry of Information and immediate past Naibah Amirah, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in her leadership.
She pledged to work with executives and members across all three senatorial districts to expand FOMWAN’s impact at the grassroots and national level.
“We are honoured to lead this great organisation at this critical juncture and will build on the foundations laid by our predecessors toward achieving FOMWAN’s vision of leadership and welfare for Muslim women,” she said.
She appealed for continuous support to strengthen the association’s mission and uphold its core values.
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