The Mayor of Tamale, Hon. Abubakari Adam Takoro, has commended the leadership, teachers, parents and students of the Bambawia Islamic Institute for their sustained commitment to Quranic education, moral formation and community development over the past three decades.
He said the Instituteβs 30-year journey of organising its Annual Quranic Ceremony was a remarkable achievement that demonstrated its dedication to Islamic education and the moral development of young people in the Northern Region.
Hon. Abubakari Adam Takoro made the commendation on Saturday, September 19, 2026, when he represented the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, at the 30th Annual Quranic Ceremony of the Bambawia Islamic Institute Foundation in Tamale.
The ceremony brought together the Chief Director of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC), Municipal Chief Executives, a District Chief Executive, traditional leaders, Ulamas and Imams, parents, students, members of the Muslim community, distinguished guests and the media.
Speaking on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, Hon.Takoro extended warm felicitations to the management and entire Bambawia Islamic Institute family on reaching the milestone, describing the occasion as an important moment to celebrate three decades of commitment to Quranic education and community service.
He particularly commended the Director of the Institute, Sheikh Luqman Mohammed Bamba, for his vision, perseverance and leadership in sustaining the institution and its annual Quranic ceremony.
According to him, Bambawia Islamic Institute had gone beyond teaching the Holy Quran to contributing to the formation of disciplined, morally upright and responsible citizens capable of making positive contributions to their communities.
He noted that through its activities, the Institute continued to contribute to the preservation of Islamic values, promotion of peaceful coexistence and development of human capital in the Northern Region.
The Mayor said the theme for this yearβs ceremony, βGratitude: A Pathway to Spiritual Fulfilment and Social Growth,β was timely and reflected an important virtue strongly encouraged by Islam and valued by responsible societies.
He explained that gratitude should not be limited to words but must be demonstrated through action, urging individuals to show appreciation to their parents by caring for them and upholding the values they had taught them.
He also encouraged students and young people to demonstrate gratitude to their teachers by respecting them and putting the knowledge they acquired into practice, while contributing positively to the development and peace of their communities.
Quoting from the Holy Quran, Surah Ibrahim, Chapter 14, Verse 7, Hon. Takoro said: βAnd when your Lord proclaimed, βIf you are grateful, I will certainly give you more.ββ He said the verse served as a reminder that people must appreciate the blessings and progress they had already received while remaining committed to further development.
Hon.Takoro used the occasion to encourage young people to recognise that education came with responsibility, stressing that knowledge gained from the Quran should guide them to become honest, compassionate, hardworking and respectful members of society.
He urged the youth to reject violence, intolerance, corruption, drug abuse and other behaviours that could undermine their future and threaten the peace and development of their communities. The Mayor also called on the people of the Northern Region to continue appreciating and supporting religious and traditional leaders for their contributions towards peace, moral guidance and social cohesion.
He further assured religious institutions, Traditional Authorities, Civil Society Organisations and development partners of the Northern Regional Coordinating Councilβs commitment to collaboration in promoting education, peace, inclusion and sustainable development across the region.
He encouraged stakeholders to work together to advance the development of the Northern Region and Ghana as a whole, emphasising the importance of collective efforts in addressing the challenges confronting communities.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sagnarigu, Hon. Abdulai Imoro Gong, has expressed profound appreciation to the Director of Bambawia Islamic Institute, Sheikh Lukuman Bamba, for his unwavering commitment to praying for the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, his appointees and the entire nation.
Hon.Gong praised Sheikh Lukuman Bamba for making prayers for the nation and its leadership an important part of his religious responsibility, stressing the need for continued spiritual guidance and prayers for peace, wisdom, protection and national progress.
The occasion was climaxed with a special prayer led by Sheikh Lukuman Bamba for President John Dramani Mahama, his appointees and the people of Ghana.The prayer sought Allahβs guidance, wisdom, protection and blessings for the President and the country, while also asking for peace, unity, stability and prosperity for the nation.