In a significant demonstration of interfaith support and community development, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on behalf of the Group, has announced a major donation towards the completion of the Zoomlion Central Mosque at Ashalley Botwe–Nmai Dzorn.
Speaking at a ceremony attended by the Imam of the mosque, Imam Adams Abdullahi, and community leaders, Dr. Agyepong donated GH¢200,000 to ensure the project’s swift completion.
On the donation, he stated: “Imam, this facility has been a long-time project. We are proud to announce our contribution to its completion, including covering the remaining costs and providing equipment to support its operations.
We are also supporting the installation of a generator to ensure its smooth functioning. We believe in giving back to the community, and this is our humble contribution.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support this worthy cause and look forward to seeing it benefit the community.”
He used the occasion to deliver a message of unity and interfaith harmony, highlighting the strong relationship between Muslims and Christians in Ghana and citing the Zoomlion community as a prime example.
Dr. Agyepong expressed gratitude to the National Chief Imam for his leadership in promoting peace, harmony, and unity among people of different faiths.
“At Zoomlion, we don’t have Muslims; we don’t have Christians. What we have are Ghanaians, and we work as Ghanaians, as one people, one mind, and one culture,” he remarked.
He attributed this culture of acceptance and respect to the influence of the Chief Imam, underscoring the importance of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
He further thanked the Chief Imam for imparting these values and fostering a sense of unity and shared humanity.
“On behalf of the board and management, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Muslim brothers and sisters, especially during this sacred month of Zulhijah. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment have been instrumental in driving our success.
Your integrity, teamwork, and willingness to go the extra mile, particularly in vehicle maintenance and upholding our company culture, have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your outstanding contributions,” Dr. Agyepong said.
Dr. Mohammed Abubakar Marzuk Azindoo, speaking on behalf of the National Chief Imam, described the Jospong Group Chairman as “an icon who embodies reconciliation, forgiveness, and excellence.”
He highlighted the importance of such partnerships for social harmony, noting: “Ghana is at a stage where interfaith harmony is being threatened. We must not allow these threats to succeed.”
The Imam of the Zoomlion Central Mosque, Imam Adams Abdullahi, also praised Dr. Agyepong, describing him as “a man of integrity who respects humanity regardless of religious faith.”
He noted that this was not the first time Dr. Agyepong had supported the Muslim community, recalling that during Ramadan he donated food items and cash to assist Muslims and ease their burdens.
Imam Abdullahi called on affluent Muslims to emulate the gesture and thanked Dr. Agyepong for his support to Muslim staff of the Jospong Group participating in the Hajj pilgrimage, which he said the Executive Chairman had pledged to support for at least five people annually.
Imams of the Botwe Zoomlion Central Mosque offered prayers and wished Dr. Agyepong well during the Jumu’ah prayers.
The donation is expected to accelerate the final phase of the Botwe Zoomlion Central Mosque’s construction, providing a completed place of worship for the community.
The gesture stands as a tangible example of corporate leadership actively supporting Ghana’s diverse social fabric.
Source: myxyzonline.com
