By Bakah Derick
Muslims and non Muslims from across Cameroon and beyond have raised slightly above 38.8M FCFA targeting the completion and expansion of the Mile 2 Nkwen Mosque. The fundraiser that took place on Sunday 27 February 2022 according to the organisers, projected the raising of 46M FCFA to reach the 100M project cost.
Speaking at the opening of the fundraiser, the project chairperson indicated that 54M has so far been consumed by the Masjid/Dawaa Center which will serve as a place of prayer for Muslims around mile 2 Nkwen. Alhaji Yaya went on to motivate all reminding them that all donations made in the name of Allah cannot go unrewarded.
From about 7am to 6pm, invitees and donors from far off areas like Yaounde, Kumba, Douala etc joined those from the North West Region and Bamenda in particular to hand in their financial or material support for the project.
With the continuous participation of the Muslim faithful in the area, it is estimated that close to 60% physical execution of the project has been realised. With Sunday's fundraiser, the project is at over 90% financial realisation.
Amongst the many top Islamic and Muslim authorities present were the Sariki Hamza of Bamenda, Sheikhs, Imams, Jurus and Lamidos.
According to details provided by Mirror Entertainment while streaming the event live, the Masjid/Dawaa center shall comprise of three prayer halls, one classroom, three Dawaa offices, one Library, altra-modern ablution unit, a room to cater for the deceased and three equipment stores.
As is demanded by Islamic habits, men and women did their fundraising in separate locations. According to information available to this portal, the women raised over 6M FCFA while the men raised over 32M.
Sources close to the center say parts of the structure like the prayer halls may go into use as soon as possible following the need.
The Mile 2 Nkwen Mosque project maybe the fastest Mosque constructed by the Community in the North West in a long while.