RMU, Direct Aid Unveil Ultra-Modern Mosque Complex.

Accra: The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has commissioned an ultra-modern mosque complex, designed to serve both RMU's Muslim students and the wider community.According to Ghana News Agency, the mosque was funded by Direct Aid, an international non-profit organisation, at a cost of $70,000. It includes essential amenities such as boreholes and well-equipped washrooms, creating a conducive environment for worship. Construction began in April 2024, following a Memorandum of Understanding between RMU and Direct Aid.Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the Acting Vice Chancellor, expressed gratitude to Direct Aid for their support and emphasised the mosque's importance to both students and the local community. He praised the negotiation skills of the Muslim students, which played a crucial role in the project's successful completion. Dr. Brooks highlighted RMU's focus on teamwork and collaboration, acknowledging how management and students came together to bring the mosque to fruition. "We would like to applaud the students and staff for their efforts while expressing profound appreciation to Direct Aid for the timely intervention," he said.Plans are in place for a drainage system to protect the facility, which is expected to be officially inaugurated by the RMU Board of Governors in June 2025. Mr. Suleman Adam, the Human Resource Manager for Direct Aid, conveyed the organisation's pleasure in contributing to RMU and expressed hopes for further collaborations. He urged the RMU community to maintain the mosque for future generations and foster unity among its members, reiterating the commitment to promote peace within the community. "This new mosque complex is set to enhance the spiritual life at RMU, serving as a vital resource for worship and community engagement," he said.