We Feel The Plight Of Ghanaians, We Haven't Turned Our Backs On Them - Bawumia

Vice President, Dr. Mahmudu Bawumia says government will not renege on its efforts to resuscitate the economy of the country. According to Bawumia, the government understands the suffering of Ghanaians, thus, it has also adopted several measures and in different sectors of the economy, particularly, in education, infrastructure, and

agriculture, to alleviate the hardship citizens are going through.He spoke at Black Star Square where he joined hundreds of Muslims to also welcome the new month of Shawwal following successful fasting period. Generally, we have shown that we understand and feel the plight of Ghanaians and we have also not turned our back on the

people in the midst of crisis. We showed it during the banking crisis, during the Covid-19 crisis with provision of Free Water and Free Electricity and business support interventions to households, businesses and traders and entrepreneurs, he said on the Tuesday. He further added, The government also continues to demonstrate strong

commitments to the needs of Ghanaians. Meanwhile, the Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was particularly interested in government’s promise to invest in Islamic education and offer scholarships to children in Zongo communities.Speaking on his behalf, Sheik Aremeyaw Shaibu said the Chief Imam anticipates the maiden sod

cutting of the government’s intended Islamic Schools in Zongos spread across the country.“I cannot wait to see the day this sod-cutting will take place. In response, Dr Bawumia said the government has carefully enacted a plan which is being executed to address the needs of Muslim communities across the country. Recently the

Zongo Development Fund has completed 200 projects and commissioned many of them and many others will soon be commissioned. Insha Allah, the construction of the model Senior High Schools will start this year.