How Igbo community claimed that my child, Mohammed Isa don’t belong to them – Isa Okonkwo

The director of Dar Ibn Taimiyyah Islamic Home School, Isa Okonkwo, has made some remarks regarding the marginalization of Igbo Muslims in Nigeria.

He claims that Igbo Muslims have a contradictory sense of identity and belonging as a result of structural marginalization and a lack of acceptance in various areas of society.

In a firsthand account of bias, Okonkwo told how his child Mohammed Isa was turned away from school because people mistook his name for an Igbo person. He emphasized that this shows the social and cultural barriers that Igbo Muslims must overcome.

Okonkwo’s narrative brings to light the challenges that Igbo Muslims face daily. They are always changing because they are constantly shunned by both the Igbo community and the more incredible Nigerian culture.

To address this issue and create an environment that is more accepting of Igbo Muslims, Okonkwo’s push for greater understanding and acceptance is crucial.

By talking about his experience, he hopes to raise awareness and spark a dialogue that will lead to a more accepting and inclusive community.

In a Punch interview, he stated,” Igbo Muslims face marginalization; they are caught between belonging and not belonging. In Nigeria, there seems to be no space for Igbo Muslims.”

“For instance, during admissions, one of my children named Mohammed Isa, faced discrimination because of his name.”

“The Igbo community claimed that such a name did not belong to them and denied him admission, suggesting he should seek it from the Hausa community.”

Please don’t forget to “Allow the notification” so you will be the first to get our gist when we publish it. 
Drop your comment in the section below, and don’t forget to share the post.