The federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) is a non-profit making and non government organisation. It is a civil society umbrella body for Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria. It was established and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commision in 1985. FOMWAN is a National Association with chapters in 36 States and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. There are over 600 Local Government Branches throughout the Federation, five hundred and fifty affiliate groups and over eighty thousand registered members. The organisation has its national headquarters located at no 12 Ekukinam Street, Utako, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.