President John Mahama has called on Muslim youth to prioritise education as a pathway to personal and national development.

Speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration organised by the National Chief Imam at the Black Star Square in Accra, he emphasised the transformative power of education.

“Education remains the most powerful tool for change, and I want to encourage our Muslim youth to embrace it fully. Education is our opportunity for social mobility. Islam itself teaches us that seeking knowledge is a lifelong duty for every Muslim,” he stated.

He acknowledged the significant contributions of Muslim communities to Ghana’s development, highlighting their roles in education, healthcare, business, and governance.

“Our Muslim communities have made remarkable contributions to Ghana’s development, and I would like to take this opportunity to commend you for your efforts. From education and healthcare to business and governance, the impact of our Muslim brothers and sisters is evident everywhere,” he noted.

The President also stressed the need for balanced development in Zongo communities, urging investments in education, improved healthcare, and job creation to ensure progress aligns with the rest of the country.

“Our Zongo communities remain centres of entrepreneurship, trade, and cultural enrichment. However, we must do more to ensure that development in our Muslim communities is balanced and catches up with the rest of our country,” he added.

He further encouraged the spirit of charity, emphasising the importance of helping the less fortunate as a core Islamic principle.

“One of the teachings of Islam is the importance of charity, kindness, and giving. Zakat and Sadaka remind us that wealth is not measured by how much we accumulate but by how much we give to help those in need. As we celebrate Eid, let’s not forget our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate, including orphans, widows, the unemployed, and the elderly,” he said.