The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated assorted food items to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, to help needy Muslims observe the Ramadan fast.
The items included bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, and packs of milo, milk, and water.
In his remarks after the donation at the Fadama residence of the National Chief Imam on Friday, the NPA Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the visit was to share in the bliss of the holy month of Ramadan.
“In this holy month of Ramadan, it is an opportunity to share so that those who have can share with those who do not have. One of the things I admire about Islam, is the opportunity to share” he said.
He expressed the hope that NPA’s gesture, which he described as a token, would inspire others to follow suit.
Flanked by his Deputies, Dr. Sheila Addo and Dr. Dramani Bukari, Mr. Tameklo Esq. lauded the National Chief Imam for his peaceful disposition and indicated that he had been instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in the country.
“I have always maintained that 32 years since 1992, one person who has been a source of stability in this country is the National Chief Imam.
“When he speaks, everybody listens. That is the extent of his control and influence”, he said.
The NPA Boss said in some countries, he would be said to be the shock absorber, working to resolve issues to ensure peace.
He said Ghanaians would continue to pray to the Almighty Allah to give him more life so that he continues to be stabilizing factor.
Mr. Tameklo Esq. said in his readings about Islam, one person he admired in the religion is Caliph Abu Bakr, who was the first Caliph (Supreme leader) to succeed Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Caliph Abu Bakr succeeded in expanding the religion.
He, therefore, asked the National Chief Imam to pray for him to also manage and grow the affairs of the NPA in the interest of the country.
Mr. Tameklo Esq. called for a special prayer for President John Dramani Mahama, whom he acknowledged as the son of the National Chief Imam to deliver on his mandate to promote the country’s socio-economic development.
Responding, the National Chief Imam commended Mr. Tameklo Esq. for the relief he had given to the Muslim staff of the Authority during the Ramdan.
He said Allah would reward the NPA Boss abundantly for the care shown to the Muslims to observe the fast.
“If you help people, Allah will help you especially in this month of Ramadan”, he said.
Sheikh Sharubutu prayed to Allah to preserve Ghana’s peace and prayed for President Mahama and his team to succeed in the governance of the country.
Sheikh Sharubutu thanked the NPA for the gesture and prayed to Allah to support Mr. Tameklo Esq. and his executive management in all their endeavours.
The NPA delegation included Directors, Heads of Department and officers.