FOMWAN Congratulates Professor Bilkisu Shinkafi on Historic Appointment as Vice Chancellor of Tazkiyah University

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

In a Press release signed by the National Amirah of the Nigeria’s foremost women’s organisation-Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Hajiya Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza (P.h.D) and the National PRO Hajia Hauwa Kulu Abdullahi, FOMWAN has in passionate statement, felicitate with Professor Bilikisu Shinkafi as the first Vice Chancellor of Tazkiyah University..

The press release reads:

“The National Executive Council and the entire membership of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) joyfully extend it’s heartfelt congratulations to you on your historic appointment as the first Vice Chancellor of Tazkiya University.

Your well-deserved elevation to this prestigious position stands as a shining testimony to your dedication, scholarship, and exemplary leadership. It is also a moment of immense pride and inspiration to Muslim women across Nigeria and beyond, who see in your achievement the realization of possibility through faith, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

As the first Vice Chancellor to the first Female University in Northern Nigeria, to attain this position, you have blazed a trail for others to follow, affirming that women, guided by Islamic principles, can lead with wisdom and integrity at the highest levels of academia.

Your accomplishment aligns perfectly with FOMWAN’s vision of promoting education, empowerment, and positive representation of Muslim women in all spheres of life.

We pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants you divine guidance, wisdom, and strength to steer Tazkiya University to greater heights of distinction. May your tenure be marked by progress, innovations and impactful contributions to knowledge and humanity.

Once again, accept our warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success in your service to Islam, education, and nation-building.

We pray Allah to increase you in knowledge and wisdom to pilot the affairs of this great University.

May He crown your leadership with success as pioneer Vice Chancellor. May your tenure lay an indelible legacy.”

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1985 to empower Muslim women through various social, educational, health, and economic initiatives.

It is a major umbrella body with chapters in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, aiming to support national growth and provide services to its members.

FOMWAN’s work includes promoting education and skills, providing humanitarian aid, and advocating for the rights and welfare of women and children.