Vice President Dr. Mahmudu Bawumia, On Friday, January 6, handed over the refurbished Tamale Central Mosque to the Muslim leadership of the community.
After financing the refurbishment of the regional mosque, Dr. Bawumia took part in the handover ceremony after a Qur’an recitation and Jumma prayers.
It comes as one of his numerous philanthropic services to the Muslim and Zongo communities across the country.
It will be recalled that in September 2020, the Chief Imam and Alhaji Opha appealed to the Vice President to help pay for the cost of the work done by a Kumasi contractor on the ground floor.
And in late November 2020, the Vice President, after a jummah (Friday) prayer in Tamale, paid the cost and announced his decision to complete the remainder of the works of the over 50-year-old mosque, which included the second and third floors, the minarets, the penthouse, lighting, painting, and other works.
Hundreds of worshippers attended the Friday ceremony, which was marked with prayers and merriment.
