Muslim girls urged to pursue excellence with faith at Abeokuta seminary

Muslim girls in 25 public and private secondary schools in Abeokuta South and North Local Government Areas have been urged to pursue excellence and leadership with strong moral discipline and faith-based values.

The appeal was made during a career guidance seminar held to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child 2025 at Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta.

The event, themed “Rise to Stardom,” was organized by HER-GUIDE INT’L FORTRESS, a faith-based initiative dedicated to empowering young Muslim girls.

Delivering the keynote address, Alhaja Jeleelah Sanusi encouraged participants to be focused, ambitious and morally upright as they strive for success.

He reminded them that greatness can be achieved without compromising Islamic principles, stressing that “unblemished excellence is possible through discipline and good character.”

The workshop featured an interactive session with accomplished Muslim women from diverse professional backgrounds who shared their personal success stories.

Speakers included Mrs. Khadijah Opeewe, a lawyer; Mrs. Simiat Abaru, TV presenter and editor of Ogun State Television (OGTV); Dr. Islamiat Soneye, a medical doctor; and Ms. Ganiyat Elegbede, an electrical engineer who explained how she balances her technical tasks — which often involve climbing poles to lay out electrical wires — with her faith and observance of the hijab.

A representative of the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, gave a presentation on “Risky Behaviors Among Young Adults”, urging participants to remain disciplined and avoid peer pressure.

Also speaking, Mrs. Aminat Lawal, who represented the Zonal Education Officer for Abeokuta South, advised students to take the seminar seriously, describing such forums as rare opportunities to shape their career paths.

In his concluding speech, Dr. Rabiu Kusimo appreciated the Ogun State Government for its cooperation and advised students to honor the sacrifices of their parents and choose friends who would positively influence their future.

The President of HER-GUIDE INT’L FORTRESS, Arco. Qasim Sanusi, described the seminar as a success, noting that the large turnout in the schools demonstrated the growing commitment to nurturing confident and God-fearing young Muslim women.

She added that the event marked “a bold step towards raising a generation of female leaders who will achieve stardom through knowledge, morality and faith.”

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