Ensure to Imbibe Moral Values, Religious Teaching in your Wards, Sanwo-Olu urges at FOMWAN’s 38th Family Day
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday, made reawakening calls to mothers to imbibe moral values and religious teachings in their wards, stressing that the strength of society lies in the values instilled at home.
The governor
stated at the Lagos State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s
Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN’s 38th Family Day, themed: “Strengthen Faith
and Moral Values in Challenging Times: The Muslim Woman to the Rescue”, held at
the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu,
who was the Special Guest of Honor, emphasised the need for parents,
particularly mothers, to deliberately pass down Islamic teachings and values to
the younger generation.
Represented
by his Special Adviser on Islamic Matters, Alhaji Abdullah Jebe, the governor
stressed the importance of creating platforms where children across different
age groups can be engaged and guided morally, noting that the strength of
society lies in the values instilled at home.
“Mothers,
you were trained by your parents in Islam—how about children of these days? We
must ensure they are imbibed with the teachings of Islam and remain grounded.
Social media cannot raise morally sound children; parents must lead by example
and provide proper guidance,” he said.
Kadi
of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Kwara State, Hon. Justice Abdurraheem Sayi underscored
the central role of women in shaping morally upright families and societies in
his keynote address.
“Women
are endowed with unique strength and resilience that enable them to nurture and
sustain families. From childbirth to raising children and excelling in various
fields, women possess qualities that position them as primary transmitters of
values within the family,” he said.
He noted
that while men play protective roles, women remain pivotal in instilling
virtues, warning that a lack of commitment to this responsibility could pose
long-term societal risks.
“If
women are not equipped with the right values to pass on, it becomes a time bomb
for the future. They must remain committed to their duties and uphold the moral
fabric of society,” he said.
In her remarks, the Amirah of FOMWAN Lagos, Alhaja Sherifat Ajagbe, described the
2026 edition as significant, combining multiple milestones for the association.
“This
year’s event is loaded. We are celebrating our anniversary in Lagos, honouring
our founding mothers and fathers, and preparing for a leadership transition,”
she said.
Ajagbe
noted that the theme was carefully selected in response to increasing moral
decline among youths.
“Society
is changing, and we are witnessing a decline in values. Mothers must rise to
their responsibilities—not just socially, but spiritually and morally. The
upbringing of a child begins at home,” she said.
She
urged participants to internalise the lessons from the event and remain
steadfast in their roles as caregivers and moral guides.
“The
future is already here, and it depends on us. We must fulfil our
responsibilities as shepherds of our children to build a better society,” she
added.
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