The Ahlussunna Wal-Jamat Muslim Sect, is embarking on a nation wide campaign on the significance of secular education, in order to reduce illiteracy and ignorance among Muslims.
Sheikh Umar Ibrahim, Chief Imam of the Sect, noted that ignorance and illiteracy breed poverty and hinder the eradication of diseases.
The Chief Imam announced the programme in Bolgatanga, when he paid a courtesy call on Mr. Mark Woyongo, Upper East Regional Minister.
He said the Sect would collaborate with the Islamic Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service, in order to reach out to more Muslims with the campaign message.
In response, Mr. Woyongo, informed the Imam that Government is committed to the development of the Northern Sector, in order to bring up the area to an equal level with the rest of the country.
He said the focus was on Agriculture, to facilitate all- year- round farming and to boost shea nut and cotton production and marketing.
Mr. Woyongo asked the Chief Imam to keep in touch with the Regional Co-ordinating Council and non-governmental organisations, operating in the education sector, in order to avoid duplication of functions.