Accra, May 21, GNA – MTN Ghana has presented food items to the Muslim Communities in four regions as the company’s support of this year’s Ramadan fasting.
The regions are the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Northern.
The items were presented to the National Chief Imam and three regional Imams in the Ashanti, Western and Northern regions.
A statement issued in Accra by Mr Samuel Koranteng, Corporate Services Executive said the items included; bags of rice, cartons of cooking oil, bags of sugar, crates of tin milk, cartons of milo, soft drinks, water, rams, cash and airtime, among others.
The statement said Mr Salihu Abu, the Senior Manager for Customer Relations presenting the items to the National Chief Imam indicated that this year’s Ramadan was not a regular one and that “The holy month of Ramadan has coincided with a pandemic that has changed our lives in so many ways.”
He said due to Corona Virus pandemic, Muslims were unable to come together to pray and even break their fast as they usually do.
Mr Abu said: “As we fight Corona Virus together, we acknowledge that some responsibilities such as providing basic needs to support the needs of individuals and families fall on the office of the National Chief Imam, especially during this month of Ramadan, hence the support.”
Sheikh Prof. Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, the National Chief Imam receiving the items, expressed his gratitude to management of MTN Ghana for the gesture.
He said the donation would be utilized equitably and would reach all beneficiaries, ‘we prayed for God’s blessing and guidance for the management and staff of MTN during these difficult times.’
Meanwhile in the Ashanti region, similar items were received by Sheik Abdul Mumin Harun, the Ashanti regional Chief Imam.
He thanked MTN for the donation and commended the company for being a faithful partner during the era of the dreaded COVID 19 pandemic.
“MTN has proven that not only are they present in good times, but equally think about us during crisis,” he added.
In the Western Region, the items were received by Dr Sheikh Ostaz Ali Hassan Ali, Western Regional Chief Imam, while Sheikh Abdul Salam Ahmed, the Northern Regional Chief Imam received that of the Northern region.
They were grateful to MTN Ghana for supporting them during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
MTN has supported the Muslim Community for the past 13 years during Eidul Fitr celebrations through donations and the organization of events in Nima, Accra New Town, Kumasi and Tamale.
MTN has also been supporting the National Hajj Board annually in the organization of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
GNA