MTN Ghana Supports Families During Eid Ul-Fitr Celebration

One of the biggest telecommunication group in the country, MTN Ghana made a benevolent donation of food items to some families during the Eid ul-Fitr celebration in Ghana.

MTN  Ghana is the market leader in the increasingly competitive mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana supported families with food items including rice, cooking oil, spices, margarine, juice, oats, soft drinks and toilet soap to families in Nima, Maamobi, Fadama, Ashaiman, Kasoa, Koforidua Zongo, Asawase, Aboabo, Sawaba, Moshie Zongo and Akwatia line communities.

This was contained in a press release issued by MTN Ghana shared with the media.

The giant telecommunication group also made a presentation to the National Chief Imam and other Regional Imams in the country.

In presenting the items at the residence of the National Chief Imam at Fadama, Mr Salihu Abu, Senior Manager for Customer Relations and Credit Management said, “The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the dynamics of Eid ul-Fitr tradition and celebrations all over the world. Despite all these changes, Eid remains the time of giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives, focusing on the sunnah we can fulfil and reach out to those facing greater challenges.

"Our presence here today is in the spirit of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr and in furtherance of our existing relationship with the Chief Imam and the Muslim community.”

Mr Abu also advised the Muslim community to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and to continue to observe the health and safety guidelines by wearing their facemasks and also continue washing their hands under running water and using sanitiser regularly as well as practising social distancing.

The donors aside the chief Imam also made a similar donation to the Regional Imams of Tamale, Kumasi and Takoradi.

Abdul Sammed Gurundari, Savannah Region