Government to institute Microcredit Scheme for deprived communities
The Government will soon institute a Microcredit Scheme to support people living in deprived Muslim communities.
It would also introduce Islamic banking instruments into the financial system in Ghana, based on the Bank of Ghana’s advice.
President Mahama said this at the Muslims National Thanksgiving Service held at the National Mosque at Kanda, Accra.
The event, chaired by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, was to thank Allah for a peaceful December 7 general election.
The President advised those in leadership positions, both elected and those who continued to serve, to note that leadership was a sacred trust, and it came with enormous responsibility.
"This moment of thanksgiving is also a moment for reflection. We pray that Allah grants all of us wisdom,...