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Newly constituted Hajj Board charged to ensure smooth pilgrimage

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President Akufo-Addo has charged members of the newly constituted Hajj Board to ensure a smooth, seamless organization of this year’s Hajj and subsequent pilgrimages.

He also requested for prayers for the nation from pilgrims at this year’s Hajj.

The President was speaking on Thursday, at the swearing into office the newly composed membership of the new Hajj Board.

The ceremony, which took place at the Banquet Hall of the presidency, was held in the presence of the Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.

The membership of the board is made up of Sheikh I.C. Quaye (Chairman), Abdul Malik Adams Gariba, Farouk Hamza, Sheikh Amin Bonsu, Alhaji Inusa Amadu, Kamal-Deen Abdulai, Ismaela Ibrahim, Mohammadu Osmanu Alidu, Mohammed Osumanu Yunusah, Braimah Adams, and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu  Nuhu Sharubutu, on his part, urged the new Board to live by the oath sworn to the President and the nation and deliver on their mandate.

On behalf of the members, the Chairman of the Board, Sheikh I.C. Quaye, thanked the President, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the National Chief Imam for the confidence reposed in them and assured the people of Ghana that the new Board will not disappoint.

He also asked for the support of all Ghanaians, especially Muslims.

Also present at the inauguration were Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare; Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo; National Security Minister Hon Albert Kan-Dapaah and other dignitaries.

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