Assorku-Assaman (Western Region) 9 Dec.,
Mrs.. Esther Nkansah, Western Regional Minister yesterday called for tolerance, peace and love in religious activities in the country. She was commissioning a 30 million cedis mosque at Assorku Assaman, near Sekondi, which was constructed by the local moslem community with assistance from the Islamic Bureau for the disabled. The occasion was also used to raise funds for the establishment of an english-arabic school. Mrs.. Nkansah said religious leaders have a duty to continuously preach the message of peace and love, particularly to the youth who are normally in the forefront of disturbances. She said the country can only attain meaningful development in an atmosphere of peace. Mr.. Richard Dornu Nartey, member of parliament for Shama and Deputy Minister of Lands and Forestry asked the people to follow the procedure on land acquisition and to obtain permit before putting up buildings. He also advised against the construction of buildings on unapproved sites and in flood prone areas to prevent disasters during heavy rains. Lt. Col. Kaku Korsah, the Shama Ahanta East Metropolitan Chief Executive urged the youth to acquire marketable skills and to form co-operatives to enable them to obtain assistance. Parents should properly bring up their children and send them to school, he said. Over 1.5 million cedis was realised following an appeal for funds.
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