Sheikh Zakaria Ibrahim, the Dormaa Central Municipal Chief Imam, has urged all individuals, particularly Muslims, to actively engage in national development discussions to promote the growth and progress of both the nation and Muslim communities.
During the Ramadan Conference held in Amasu, a suburb of the Dormaa Central Municipality in the Bono Region, with a Theme: Building a successful Nation, the role of Muslim communities; the Municipal Chief Imam raised concerns regarding the involvement of Muslims in the areas of religion, health, and educational advancement within the country. He emphasized that Prophet Mohammed instructed all Muslims to participate in national development projects, which is a hallmark of a good Muslim.
He highlighted that the Muslims of Dormaa Ahenkro have initiated the construction of a Senior High School, which began in 2022. They are diligently working to complete this project so that classes can commence stressing that the funding for this initiative has been sourced from fundraising activities during the annual Ramadan conference, monthly contributions from Muslim youth, and other means that have sustained the project thus far. The Imam expressed their commitment to continue working hard to ensure the project’s completion, aiming to educate their youth and help them become responsible adults in the future.
During his address at the program, the Bono Regional Minister, Honorable Joseph Addai Akwaboah, Esq., highlighted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the sole political party in Ghana’s history that has actively supported the advancement and development of Islam. He referenced the substantial number of projects delivered to the Muslim community by the NDC government as evidence of this support.
He cited specific initiatives such as the reduction of Hajj fares and the establishment of holidays for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, among numerous other developments in physical infrastructure. He noted that these actions serve as a testament to the NDC’s commitment to the progress of the Muslim community. Furthermore, he disclosed that Muslims have received significant recognition under the NDC government led by John Dramani Mahama, particularly in the realm of educational infrastructure development, with numerous Muslim schools being selected for upgrades.
Nana Yaa Korkor Sakyiwaa III, the Queen Mother of Amasu and also the Ankobea Hemaa of the Dormaa Traditional Council, emphasized the critical role of education in national development. She expressed her gratitude to the Muslim community for their initiative in establishing an educational facility to train the populace, which has garnered substantial support from Nananom, leading to the allocation of a 19-acre land for the project. She assured the Muslim of Nananom commitment to safeguarding the land for its intended purposes.
As the Muslim community prepares for their month-long fasting and prayers, Nana Yaa Korkor Sakyiwaa III extended her prayers for God’s strength and favor to support them throughout the fasting period, with the hope that their efforts will ultimately bring blessings upon the country.
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