Muslim women group seeks Media Trust support on hijab advocacy

The Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women has sought the partnership of Media Trust Group in advocating for the right of Muslim women to wear the hijab without harassment. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Media Trust Group in Abuja on Thursday, the Amira (leader) of the Abuja Muslim Forum, Muinah Tauheed, said collaboration with […]

The Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women has sought the partnership of Media Trust Group in advocating for the right of Muslim women to wear the hijab without harassment.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Media Trust Group in Abuja on Thursday, the Amira (leader) of the Abuja Muslim Forum, Muinah Tauheed, said collaboration with media organisations was crucial to sustaining advocacy on issues affecting the private and public lives of Nigerian Muslim women.

She said the annual World Hijab Day, observed on February 1, would be commemorated in Abuja with a series of activities, including visits to schools and media houses, a press briefing, a public lecture on February 1, and a hijab awareness outing.

She said the annual event is aimed at raising awareness about the rights of Muslim women and girls to wear the hijab and addressing discrimination against them.

Tauheed said the coalition had consistently marked World Hijab Day since 2014, adding that the 2026 edition would mark its 12th anniversary.

She said the theme for this year’s celebration, Unity in Hijab, underscores solidarity, respect and inclusivity, while also seeking to break stereotypes.

Responding on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Media Trust Group, Ahmed I. Shekarau, the Deputy Editorial Director and Chairman of the Editorial Board of Daily Trust, Hamza Idris, assured the coalition of the organisation’s continued support.

“As we have been doing, we will continue to partner with you in sensitising society on the importance of the hijab,” he said.