إِنَّ هُدَى ٱللَّهِ هُوَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ
Allah's Guidance is the Only True Guidance(Quran 2:120)
Vision
FOMWAN envisions a world where women are totally empowered to be role models in making positive impact on the Society.
About FOMWAN
The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) is a non-profit making and non-governmental organization. It is a civil society umbrella body for Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria. It was established and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1985. FOMWAN currently has over 550 affiliate groups and over 80,000 registered members.
Mission
- To propagate the religion of Islam in Nigeria through Da’awah, (propagation), establishment of educational institutions and other outreach activities.
- To improve the socio-economic status of the populace; especially women, youths and children through training, provision of qualitative education, health and humanitarian services, micro-enterprise scheme and advocacy.
Our Mission & Vision
Address from our Ameerah
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FOMWAN National Headquarters' Complex
FOMWAN acquired a landed property at Utako, Abuja in 1992, laid foundation in 1995 and the land remained virgin until 1999, when the Certificate of Occupancy was obtained. FOMWAN National Headquarters’ Complex project includes the Administrative building, a Hostel block, Conference hall and mosque.
Areas we are passionate about
Our Programme Areas
Education
Elections & Good Governance
Human Rights
Health
Humanitarian Services
Advocacy
Capacity Building / Training
Dawa’ah
Community Development
FOMWAN Blog
The Latest News & Updates
FOMWAN urges INEC to ensure women’s participation in 2023 elections
On Sunday, the Osun State Chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove any barriers that could impede women's participation in the upcoming elections. The Ameerah of FOMWAN...
FOMWAN, WOMICAN Team Up To Sensitise Women on Electoral Duties
With the 2023 general elections just a few days away, the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN) and the Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) have embarked on a sensitization campaign to mobilize and prepare women for their...
FOMWAN Pays Condolence Visit to Syrian and Turkish Embassies: Prays forVictims and Delivers Message of Solidarity to Earthquake-Stricken Communities
The Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has called on all relevant Muslim and International organizations to extend support and aid to Syria and Turkey following the devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 40,000 people....