President John Mahama has unveiled plans to strengthen Islamic education in Ghana and provide greater support for Muslim students across the country.
Speaking at the Eid-al-Adha celebrations at the Black Star Square on Friday, 6 June, Mahama announced that he has directed the Minister of Education to collaborate with the Islamic Education Unit to enhance its operations.
“We aim to ensure that Arabic education is no longer marginalized and that Islamic schools have the necessary resources to thrive,” Mahama stated.
He further revealed plans to introduce a dedicated support program for Muslim students pursuing higher education in fields such as medicine, law, ICT, engineering, and the social sciences.
“This is part of our broader equity agenda to empower all segments of our society to contribute meaningfully to national development,” he added.
Addressing the nation’s economic challenges, Mahama reassured Ghanaians that his government is working with urgency and focus to ease hardship.
“We’re working with focus and urgency to turn things around,” he said, highlighting efforts to stabilize the cedi, reduce wasteful spending, create jobs, and support local industries.
He also encouraged young people in Zongo communities and inner cities to take advantage of government employment initiatives, including the National Apprenticeship Programme and the Adwumawura Programme.
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, offered a message of peace and expressed gratitude to Allah for the country’s stability. He also prayed for Mahama and his leadership team.
