By Christopher Tetteh
Duayaw Nkwanta (Ahafo), Dec. 24, GNA – The Duayaw Nkwanta Traditional Council has lauded the Islamic Mission Secretariat (IMS) for its remarkable contributions to national development through education.
Nana Kwaku Agyemang-Duah, Bredihene (sub-chief) of the Council, said IMS’s educational initiatives benefit not only Muslims but the entire nation, describing their efforts as exemplary.
Speaking at the IMS 61st National Conference, Nana Agyemang-Duah stressed that individual and organizational interventions like those of IMS are vital for national growth since government alone cannot meet all development needs.
He noted that such initiatives enable government to channel resources to other critical projects, thereby accelerating national development.
The conference, held under the theme: “The Role of Muslims in Promoting Peace, Justice, and National Cohesion,” sought to foster peaceful co-existence, religious tolerance, and unity among Muslims and non-Muslims.
IMS officials underscored the importance of diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and renewed commitment to Islamic values.
Nana Agyemang-Duah announced that the Duayaw Nkwanta Traditional Council has donated 150 acres of land and pledged further support for IMS’s school expansion projects.
He urged other organizations and individuals to emulate IMS’s efforts, emphasizing that collective action is key to driving national development.
Mr Seidu Iddrisu Yeboah, Deputy Secretary for IMS in the Bono, Ahafo, and Bono East Regions, announced that IMS has established 27 basic Islamic schools across five regions: eight in Ashanti, four in Ahafo, six in Bono, seven in Bono East, and two in Central. He added that IMS plans to set up an Islamic Mission Technical University and a College of Education, alongside Senior High/Technical and TVET institutions at Duayaw Nkwanta.
Alhaji Abubakari Amankwa, National Deputy Secretary for IMS, highlighted the organization’s achievements, including the absorption of the Islamic Mission TVET School into the public system in 2024, which currently has 154 students enrolled.
He said IMS mobilizes about GH¢450,000 annually for its projects but appealed for support to meet the growing needs of its second-cycle educational institutions.
GNA
Edited by Regina Benneh/Lydia Kukua Asamoah