By Edward Dankwah
Accra, Nov. 4, GNA – The Regional Maritime University (RMU), has commissioned an ultra-modern mosque complex, designed to serve both Regional Maritime University’s Muslim students and the wider community.
Funded by Direct Aid, an international non-profit organisation, the mosque was built at a cost of $70,000 and included essential amenities such as boreholes and well-equipped washrooms to facilitate a conducive worship environment.
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, emphasising 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 said RMU focuses on teamwork and collaboration, highlighting 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.
He said there were plans 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 to 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.
GNA