A U.S.-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhammad Auwal, says no society can attain advancement without educating its women.

Auwal said this on Friday in Sokoto at a public lecture entitled ‘The Role of Women in Eradicating Social Vices and Promoting Peace’.

The lecture was organised by the Muslim Sisters Organisation (MSO).

He noted that education of women was accorded priority in developed countries.

“Historically, women’s role in societal development cannot be over-emphasised.

“We know it was woman who supported the Holy Prophet at the early days of divine revelation which eventually changed the world.

“Moreover, when you educate a man, you educated an individual but if you educate a woman is like you have educated the whole society.

“They are responsible for the training our children. They inculcate good manners and mold them to become responsible to themselves and the society.”

He attributed the emergence of most social vices in the society to the neglect of educating the girl-child.

“Women are responsible for the training of future generations and as such they to be fully educated, as they have a critical role in eradicating vices ensuring advancement in any country,” Auwal said.

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