A delegation from MTN Ghana and its mobile money subsidiary, MobileMoney Limited (MML) has donated items and cash worth GH¢200,000 to the Muslim community in support of the upcoming Eid ul Fitr.
The delegation, led by the Chief Digital Officer of MTN, Ibrahim Misto, presented the donation to the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu in Accra as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the holy period.
Presenting the items, Mr Misto said the gesture was to extend warm greetings to the Chief Imam and the entire Muslim community as they prepared for Eid ul Fitr, the end of the sacred season of fasting and prayer.
He described Ramadan as a special period dedicated to prayer, sacrifice and reflection, noting that it also promoted values of communal living, compassion and unity.
Mr Misto said the donation, comprising food items and cash, would also benefit Muslim communities in Kumasi and Takoradi, adding that the initiative formed part of MTN Ghana’s commitment to supporting key religious groups across the country.
“As a company, we recognise the immense contribution of the Muslim community to our growth and success over the years,” he said.
“This partnership remains invaluable to us, and we are grateful for the continued support”, he added.
He further commended the Chief Imam for his role in promoting peace and stability in the country.
“Your wisdom and guidance continue to inspire unity and harmony among Ghanaians,” he added, while also praying for the continued prosperity of the nation.
As part of the initiative, Mr Misto announced that MTN and MML would deploy teams within selected communities during the Eid ul Fitr to educate the public on mobile money fraud prevention and provide support services.
In his response, the National Chief Imam expressed appreciation to MTN and MML for the timely gesture and their continued support for the Muslim community.
He prayed for peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the country, describing it as a unique and commendable example worthy of emulation by other nations.
“All of us proceeded from Adam,” he said, urging Ghanaians to recognise their diversity and work together towards a common goal of national development.
The Chief Imam also prayed for the continued growth and success of MTN, MML and their operations in the country.
By DANIEL NONOR, Accra
