The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Bauchi State chapter, has trained women on the dangers of extremism and how to identify its early warning signs, particularly among children and adolescents.
The one-day training, organised as a step-down programme in Bauchi, aimed to equip women with the knowledge and skills to recognise extremist tendencies and promote peaceful coexistence in their communities.
Lami Hassan, chairperson of FOMWAN in Bauchi State, said the training was necessary because women were often among those most affected by extremism, especially during conflicts.
“Women are often victims of extremism, particularly during conflicts, making it necessary to equip them with skills to identify its early signs,” Hassan said.
She explained that extremism was not limited to religious beliefs but could also emerge from different areas of human thought and activity.
Hassan identified upbringing and environmental influences as factors that could contribute to extremist tendencies, particularly among young people.
She expressed hope that participants would share the knowledge gained with other women in their communities to expand the programme’s reach.
Speaking during the training, Hassan Lawal, a representative of Darul Andalus, Nigeria, highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue in promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence among people of different religious backgrounds.
He described interfaith dialogue as an opportunity for people to understand, respect and accommodate one another despite their differences.
“Whether Christian, Muslim or adherent of traditional religion, we are all part of the same society,” Lawal said.
He urged Nigerians to see religious differences as an opportunity for mutual understanding rather than division.
“Although we have different religious beliefs and perspectives, our differences should unite us rather than divide us.
“We must, therefore, work together to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the country,” he added.
The training focused on strengthening women’s capacity to recognise early signs of extremism within their families and communities while encouraging tolerance across religious groups.
The one-day training, organised as a step-down programme in Bauchi, aimed to equip women with the knowledge and skills to recognise extremist tendencies and promote peaceful coexistence in their communities.
Lami Hassan, chairperson of FOMWAN in Bauchi State, said the training was necessary because women were often among those most affected by extremism, especially during conflicts.
“Women are often victims of extremism, particularly during conflicts, making it necessary to equip them with skills to identify its early signs,” Hassan said.
She explained that extremism was not limited to religious beliefs but could also emerge from different areas of human thought and activity.
Hassan identified upbringing and environmental influences as factors that could contribute to extremist tendencies, particularly among young people.
She expressed hope that participants would share the knowledge gained with other women in their communities to expand the programme’s reach.
Speaking during the training, Hassan Lawal, a representative of Darul Andalus, Nigeria, highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue in promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence among people of different religious backgrounds.
He described interfaith dialogue as an opportunity for people to understand, respect and accommodate one another despite their differences.
“Whether Christian, Muslim or adherent of traditional religion, we are all part of the same society,” Lawal said.
He urged Nigerians to see religious differences as an opportunity for mutual understanding rather than division.
“Although we have different religious beliefs and perspectives, our differences should unite us rather than divide us.
“We must, therefore, work together to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the country,” he added.
The training focused on strengthening women’s capacity to recognise early signs of extremism within their families and communities while encouraging tolerance across religious groups.