The
community of Sukuta has presented a cash of D20,000 to the Imam of the
community’s central mosque, Ismaila Beye, on Wednesday in reverence for his
performance.
Members
of Sukuta Madina Development Association said the money was in appreciation of
the national award presented to the Imam.
Imam
Beye was among several people decorated by President Yahya Jammeh, recently, in
recognition of their “invaluable contributions” towards the July 22nd
revolution.
Muhammed
Jabbi, secretary general of Sukuta Madina Development Association, said Imam
Beye has continued to play a pivotal role in the development of Sukuta and “his
name will remain in the records as far as Sukuta is concerned”.
He
described Imam Beye as a great leader who has been diligently serving Sukuta
community for years and has been very instrumental in the achievement of
numerous endeavours in the community.
Mr
Jabbi commended the Imam for his “outstanding model of piety, selfless devotion
to duty and exemplary service” to the community of Sukuta.
Alieu
Keita, chairman of Sukuta Madina Development Association, said they deemed it
necessary to honour Imam Beye for the good things he has been doing for the
community.
Presenting
the cash on behalf of Sukuta community, Affie Jarjue, president of Sukuta
Women’s Kafo, said they would always be proud of Imam Beye and are “constantly
praying” for his longevity and wellbeing to continue doing the job he started.
Imam
Ismaila Beye, himself, expressed delight to the people of Sukuta for
recognising and appreciating his religious and community duties.
“I
am indeed very grateful and humbled by Sukuta community for this magnanimous
gesture,” he said.
The
Imam said the award given to him by President Jammeh is not just for him, but
for the whole community of Sukuta.
