The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has blamed the persistent rise in food prices in the country on Nigeria’s deviation away from the teachings of Allah (God).

The women expressed their concerns on Sunday in a communique issued at the end of their 39th annual national conference held in Akure, Ondo state capital.

“These challenges are as a result of our deviation from Allah’s injunction that when the community engages in corruption, Allah has promised that it would be visited with famine and insecurity,” an excerpt from the communique obtained by Peoples Gazette read in part.

In the copy of the communique jointly signed by its national Amirah, Rafiah Sani, and the national public relations officer, Maimuna Momodu, the group said Allah (God) is not happy with the situation amid the hunger in the land hence the famine currently bedevilling the country.

The association also attributed the situation, which has led to widespread hunger and eliciting discontent among the citizenry with protests in the major cities of the country, to corruption.

FOMWAN said it was concerned about the high cost of foods, services, and goods in the nation, stressing that women carry the bulk of the problems as prices of staples continue to rise in the country.

The group also expressed concerns over the rising spate of insecurity in the country, stressing that the challenges are enormous, saying it should have been everybody’s responsibility.

FOMWAN lamented the political patronage and other opportunities for women groups, noting that there are measures that could assist women in self-sustaining activities, which can facilitate family economic well-being.

It also urged women to key into female political education and participation to increase female access to development, funding for investment, and other facilities for the benefit of their family economy.

“FOMWAN to further collaborate closely with local, state, and federal government Institutions and other non-governmental organisations to facilitate active participation in agriculture and employment opportunities for women and girls.

“FOMWAN should intensify its collaborations with relevant organisations to establish safe space for women and girls.

“FOMWAN should ensure effective participation of women and girls in government interventions to help alleviate their worrisome poverty situation,” the communique further read.

The group charged the government at various levels to also enforce the law on criminals for women to have a safe environment to carry out their activities, which impacted their wellbeing.