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MSSN Akinyele Area Council Holds Annual Sisters’ Seminar

“There’s more to life beyond social media,” said Alhaja Sofiyyah Idowu Sanni, at the annual sisters’ seminar of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Akinyele Area Council (MSSNAAC), held on Sunday, 21st September, 2025.

The event, themed “Beyond the Gram” and held at the First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, opened with prayers, Qur’an recitation, and a brief skill acquisition display in which participants styled Ankara keyholders.

In her welcome address, the Ameerah of MSSNAAC, Abdulqadri Aishat Ayoola, explained that the seminar aimed to reorient sisters on the influence of social media and provide spiritual and moral rejuvenation.

Speaking on “Time in the Life of a Muslim”, Alhaja Sofiyyah Idowu Sanni, a former Ameerah of FOMWAN, urged participants to manage their time wisely, citing Suratul Asr (Q103). She added that modest dressing does not hinder success, encouraging attendees to maintain positive mindsets and strive for excellence while seeking Allah’s aid.

Other highlights of the seminar included a health talk on Endometriosis by Dr. Shakirat Olalenge, consultant gynecologist and UI alumna, who discussed causes, symptoms, and treatment of the condition. She advised participants to prioritize their health and long-term goals.

A relationship panel moderated by Dr. Bello Zainab (Dr. Zee) featured Mrs. Lateefah Adewumi Jumah, Sis Khadijah Ma’ruf, and Mrs. Modinat Salami. The panelists stressed communication, boundaries, and offered practical guidance, with Salam rounding off with 12 tips for a healthy marriage.

Similarly, Mrs. Aishat Moyosore Muritala, a psychologist, spoke on “Rediscovering the Fitrah in a Filtered World.”

The seminar, which also included a pad distribution initiative for secondary school students, practical lessons on menstrual hygiene, and interactive activities such as a scavenger hunt, ended with closing remarks from the mother of the day, Dr. (Mrs.) Motunrayo Kafilat Oyaremi, who commended the organisers for a successful outing.