An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, for encouraging the use of hijab among female staff of private security organisations in the state.
In a statement yesterday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, poured encomiums on the governor for directing the three private security outfits in the state to allow their female Muslim staff to wear hijab on their uniforms.
MURIC said the action shows how well the governor understands his religion and how proud he is of his faith.
Akintola said: “Governor Umar Namadi comes across as somebody who will not succumb to civilizational intimidation. His latest directive proves that he is out for inclusivity, decency, modesty and dignity for women in the workplace.
“We urge all Muslim government officials wherever they are and no matter how highly placed to boldly and honestly profess and practice their faith without manifesting any hypocritical aura. Only thus can they earn the blessings of their Creator as well as the respect of fellow homo sapiens, both Muslims and non-Muslims.
“This does not prevent Muslim officials from respecting Allah-given and fundamental human rights of non-Muslim workers under them. In fact, unjust treatment of others is a grievous sin in Islam because Allah commands justice and righteousness towards all regardless of religious leaning.”
