By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, March 9, GNA – The Hijra Club, a faith-based philanthropic organisation, is supporting over 400 university students across Ghana, a board member has disclosed.
The beneficiaries include students pursuing medicine, law, engineering and social sciences, reflecting the Club’s commitment to advancing education in the Muslim community.
Alhaji Sami Suka‑Brimah, a member of the Club’s governing board, told the Ghana News Agency after the Hijra Club Ramadan Lectures at the National Mosque Complex in Accra that education was a strategic tool for community transformation.
“We feel this is our way of giving back to society. If we are able to educate one person, that individual can one day support others when they are in a position to do so. That is how the entire Muslim community benefits and grows,” he said.
Alhaji Suka‑Brimah noted that although the number of Muslims entering tertiary institutions had improved, it still lagged national averages, urging parents, professionals and community leaders to take a more active role in supporting young people.
“We all know the challenges the Muslim community faces in education. Every educated Muslim should be concerned about our situation and contribute in any small way they can,” he said.
Alhaji Suka‑Brimah encouraged other organisations and individuals to emulate the Hijra Club by creating scholarship opportunities and mentorship structures for disadvantaged students.
“We are doing our part, but the responsibility is collective. If more of us support the youth, we will gradually bridge the educational gap,” he said.
The Hijra Club Ramadan Lectures, themed “The State of Muslim Education in Ghana,” brought together scholars, community leaders and education advocates to reflect on efforts to improve access, quality and participation in Muslim education.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
