Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to deliver the closing address at the National Muslim Conference 2023, which concludes on Sunday, November 26.
The three-day event, which commenced on Friday, November 24, at the prestigious National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, has brought together over 1,000 Muslim participants and provided a platform for engaging discussions centered around key issues facing the faith community.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Religious Freedom and Rights in Ghana: The Role of the National Muslim Conference,” has created a platform for dialogue, education, and collaboration among the Muslim community.
The conference has also resonated with attendees as they explore ways to further build sustainable and effective economic potential, linking opportunities across the globe as well as establishing connections with other Muslims.
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Vice President Bawumia, known for his commitment to national development and interfaith dialogue, has been invited as the esteemed guest speaker for the closing ceremony.
His presence at the annual conference signifies the government’s recognition of the importance of religious diversity and its dedication to fostering inclusivity and understanding in society.
Earlier sessions at the conference hosted leaders from across the country touching on topics like advancing the legal rights of citizens under the laws of Ghana and empowering the Muslim community, understanding the roles of Muslim MPs in the legislative process in Ghana, building strong networks, and collaboration for community empowerment.
Delegates have also deliberated effectively on the role of the NMC in safeguarding the legal rights and obligations of Muslim women in Ghana, ensuring socio-economic and political empowerment of Muslims in Ghana, and presenting the NMC TVET SURVEY report as one of the main steps to activate the economic empowerment strategy and women’s empowerment and opportunities for youth.
The National Muslim Conference was established in 2021 through the efforts of the Muslim Caucus in Parliament in collaboration with all the Islamic sects in the country.
Following the Vice President’s remarks, the national Chief Imam, revered by Muslims across the country, will lead the gathering in a closing prayer to draw the curtain on the annual conference that has occurred for the last 3 years.
