Berekum: Mr Simon Ampaabeng Kyeremeh, the Member of Parliament for Berekum East Constituency in the Bono Region, reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama's commitment to improving development projects in various Muslim communities nationwide. He emphasized the government's dedication to enhancing the socio-economic livelihoods of Muslims, noting efforts such as the reduction of the hajj pilgrimage fare and the development of a hajj village as reflections of this commitment.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Kyeremeh announced the establishment of a Women Development Bank aimed at providing Muslim women traders with access to soft loans to boost their economic activities. He was addressing hundreds of Muslims during the Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration at the Berekum Golden City Park on Monday.
Mr Kyeremeh also pledged to create more job opportunities for Muslim youth and urged the Berekum Muslim community to continue co-existing peacefully with other religious sects in the municipality. He noted that such harmony would strengthen the prevailing peace and promote the development of the area.
Imam Abdul Suleman Wahab, the Berekum Municipal Chief Imam, praised the Muslims for successfully completing the Ramadan fast. He urged them to show love and care and to strictly adhere to the tenets of Islam.
