Maryam Aminu
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. (Dr.) Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called on Nigerians to embrace music as a unifying force that transcends religion, culture, and social boundaries.
She made the call in Abuja on today while attending the First All-Female Choir Conference organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), where she served as the Special Guest of Honour.
Dr. Imaan, who was warmly received by the Christian community despite being of a different faith, described the event as a powerful symbol of interfaith unity and mutual respect.
In her remarks, the Minister emphasised the importance of music as a bridge for peace and understanding, noting that it remains one of humanity’s greatest instruments for fostering unity.
“Music has no boundary and no religion. It is one of the strongest instruments that bridge differences and unite hearts,” she said.
She commended CAN for hosting the event and urged the association to sustain the initiative, describing music as “a measurable instrument for building unity and healing divisions.”
Dr. Imaan also spoke on the need for women empowerment, family harmony, and social cohesion, urging women to see themselves as partners in progress with their husbands rather than competitors.
“Women are natural builders. When we work together with our husbands and not against them, we strengthen the foundation of our families and, by extension, our nation,” she added.
Impressed by her humility and message of peace, CAN described the Minister as “the Mother Teresa of our time,” in recognition of her compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of women and vulnerable groups.
The conference featured soul-lifting choral renditions and prayers, commended CAN for creating a platform that promotes inclusivity and
The event concluded with renewed calls for women across the country to be champions of peace, unity, and moral strength in their homes and communities.
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