President John Dramani Mahama has advised the Muslim youth to continuously embrace education, citing it as an integral aspect of national development and personal growth.
He made this known while acknowledging the significant contributions of Muslim communities to Ghana’s development, particularly in education, healthcare, business, and governance.
According to him, their entrepreneurial spirit and cultural richness have played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s progress, especially within Zongo communities.
Speaking during special Eid Prayers on Monday, March 31, 2025, he emphasized the power of education as a catalyst for change.
He encouraged the youth to embrace learning as a means of securing a better future.
He emphasized that Islam itself teaches that seeking knowledge is a lifelong duty and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing quality education for all.
“We must invest in quality education for our children, improve healthcare facilities, and create opportunities that will help our youth reach their full potential.
Education remains the most powerful tool for change, and I encourage our Muslim youth to embrace it fully,” he urged.
The president called for unity, peace, and mutual respect among Ghanaians as the country marks this year’s Eid celebration.
He emphasized the values of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion demonstrated during the holy month of Ramadan and their significance in building a prosperous and just nation.
“This is a day of joy, thanksgiving, and renewal of faith. It also reminds us of the values that define us as a people faith, sacrifice, unity, and compassion. These are what we need to move our country forward,” President Mahama stated.
He urged all Muslims to use the period to cleanse their hearts of bitterness and embrace patience, love, and humility.
“If you have a quarrel with someone, after Salah, go to the person and make peace. Ghana is a nation blessed with religious harmony, where Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully with other religions.
We share in each other’s celebrations, support one another in times of need, and work together for the progress of our nation. This is a blessing we must never take for granted. Our development will not be determined by our divisions but by our unity. The Ghana we desire can only be built through collaboration and mutual respect,” he added.
While commending the efforts of Muslim communities in various sectors, the president stressed the need for more investments to ensure balanced development.
