President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the social contract he has made with Ghanaians.
Speaking during a special congregational prayer to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at the Black Star Square in Accra on Monday, March 31, 2025, he stated, “My brothers and sisters, my promises are not just words. They represent a solemn commitment to enhance the lives of every Ghanaian, irrespective of their background or their faith.
“We will focus on education, health care, job creation and infrastructure development, ensuring that everyone shares the benefits of our nation’s progress.”
President Mahama acknowledged that while efforts had been made to improve the welfare of Ghanaians particularly those in Muslim communities, he emphasised the need for investments in quality education, health and job opportunities to empower the youth to reach their full potential.
“We must do more to ensure that the development in our Muslim communities is balanced and catches up with the rest of the country. We must invest in quality education for our children. We must improve health care facilities and create opportunities that will help our youth to achieve their full potential.
“Education remains the most powerful tool for change and I want to encourage our Muslim youth to embrace it fully. Education is our opportunity for social mobility. Islam itself teaches us that seeking knowledge is a lifelong duty for every Muslim”, he added.
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