The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Ousman Nuhu Sharubutu, has appreciated the management of Akuafo Hall of the University of Ghana for the continuous support it gives to Muslims studying on campus.
As a show of gratitude, two officials of the Office of the National Chief Imam (ONCI), Alhaji Adam Musah Abubakar and Mohammed Salis Osman on Tuesday made a symbolic donation at a brief ceremony which was well attended by high-level management team of the Hall, students and lecturers.
These include Professor Oppong- Asante, Dr. George Kodie Frimpong and Dr. Margaret Sumaila, the hall master, senior tutor and deputy senior tutor respectively.
The others are; Mr. Moses Bediako, the Hall Liberian, Mr. Socrates Bankas, the Chief Hall Assistant as well as Mr. Ahmed Nii Addy an official of the Hall.
Key members of the Muslim delegation include' Dr. Abdul-Razak Sulemana and Mr. Mohammed Shamsudeen Shardow and Imam Naim Korumuah.
Alhaji Adam Musah Abubakar, the Administrator of the Office of the National Chief Imam (ONCI), who was full of praise for Akuafo Hall, presented a set of student mattresses on behalf of the Chief Imam and said that the gesture should not be seen as a mere symbolism but rather as the first of greater things to come. He was extremely appreciative of Akuafo Hall for giving Muslims prominence and, more importantly, for giving Muslims a dignified place to pray. Alhaji Abubakar announced a partnership between the ONCI and Akuafo Hall which was welcomed by the hall management.
Although the gesture was unexpected, Professor Kwaku Oppong Asante, who received the mattresses on behalf of the Hall, said it was not surprising given that Akuafo Hall has consistently worked to protect all members' best interests, regardless of their identities. On his part, Dr. Frimpong gave assurance that they would continue to work tirelessly to maintain the good image of the Hall.
A source intimated that this development was rare and marked the beginning of a new chapter in the book of Muslims and Islam on University of Ghana Campus.
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