Mr. Gilbert Kenneth Agyei, Minister of Works and Housing, has presented food items to about 20 Muslims communities in the Ashanti Region in support of Muslims involved in the fasting and towards the Ramadan festivities.
The items include 100 bags of Sugar, Lipton, 80 bags of Rice and Bottles of cooking oil for each of the Zongo community.
Presenting the food items on behalf of the Minister in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Director of Operations, Mallam Yaya Mohammed, commended Muslims for the peaceful observation of this year’s Ramadan, despite their individual challenges.
According to him, the Minister believes that it is essential for all Ghanaians to show love and compassion to their Muslim neighbours, especially during the celebration of Ramadan.
George Iddrisu, a member of the ruling party, who is also the Ashanti Regional DRIP Coordinator, who received the donation on behalf of all the beneficiary communities, expressed gratitude to the Minister for the donation.
Chairman Iddrisu prayed for peace and unity among the populace to work towards addressing challenges in the country.
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