Zongo chiefs in Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region are set to address development deficit in Zongo Communities in the next coming days.
Thus, Zongo chiefs in the communities have been urged to brainstorm and come out with a comprehensive plan to develop areas of need.
The president of Akyem Abuakwa Council of Zongo chiefs, Sarkin Alhaji Abubakar Omar who made the call, said it was time leaders in Zongos do away with parochial and sectional interest and come together to propose a long term master plan that would help promote the development of Zongo communities.
This, according to him, was the only way to stop the neglect of Zongos by politicians.
Alhaji Omar who doubles as vice president of National Council of Zongo Chiefs made the revelation in an interview with Kaakyire Kwasi Afari at the second council quarter meeting held in Kyebi on Saturday, 14th July, 2024.
The Council meeting brought together Muslim Chiefs, Queen mothers and Imams from Akyem Abuakwa to discuss about welfare and challenges confronting Muslims and people’s living in Zongos and finally suggested solutions to help address the phenomenon.
Alhaji Omar, pointed out that the Council’s main focus should be the promotion of development agenda that will help elevate Muslim youth from their present state of hopelessness to a more secured and bright future.
To achieve these targets, the Akyem Abuakwa Council of Zongo Chiefs will soon establish various sector committees which will include, Finance, Education, Security, Sanitation, and Welfare among others.
The committees according to the president, will serve as implementers of the long term development plan and perform other oversight responsibilities as far as Zongo development are concerned.
Alhaji Omar Abubakar expressed displeasure over lack of transformation in Zongo communities thus he believes their development journey will help upgrade such areas.
The Akyem Abuakwa Council of Zongo Chiefs in September 2023, launched an educational project that will provide scholarships to support brilliant but needy students in Zongo areas Abuakwa enclaves.
The Educational Fund would also be used to establish social amenities for Islamic Schools and provide business support to both Muslim and Christian entrepreneurs.
It’s noted further that as part of the Council’s broader vision to widen education opportunities for Muslims, the Educational Fund has prioritized investment in education for all.
Source: Kaakyire Kwasi Afari.
