Saudi-based African Development Foundation constructs new Mosque in Buea, Cameroon

Cameroon Headlines, Buea, June 29 - Muslim faithful in Buea, capital of Cameroon’s South West Region now have another mosque. The Sharaif Falah Al Utaybi Mosque at Mile 17 Buea was inaugurated and opened for worship last Friday, June 20.

The Masjid at Mile 17 worth over FCFA 12 million was constructed by the African Development Foundation (ADF) with funding from Saudi born Sharaif Falah Al Utaybi through her brother, Sheik Ruhaym Al Utaybi.

Clement Fon Ndikum, Secretary General at the South West Governor’s Office during the inauguration of the Masjid called on Muslim faithful to strengthen their faith in the Almighty Allah, the most gracious and most merciful.

Fon Ndikum said at a time when threats are coming from terrorist and extremist groups using the name of Islam for evil, Muslims should join government to wage a war against the enemy. He prescribed vigilance as the key, advising the faithful to report all suspicious acts and persons to the competent administrative authority.

The South West scribe doffed his hat to the ADF for using three months to put up “such an architectural masterpiece”.

On his part, Sheik Abdellatif Hassana, Director of the ADF said his institution has a track record of development in Cameroon. He said over 20 mosques have been constructed by the ADF, as well as Training Centres for Imams in Foumban and Babanki and a youth training centre in Bamenda.

Sheik Abdellatif Hassana said they have done a lot in the areas of providing health car and education.

Sarki Suley Mohamadou Musa of the Muea Mosque used the occasion to remind Muslims of the significance of praying in the masjid. He said Allah is great and that Islam is synonymous to peace and love. He thanked the Buea Council for providing the land and speeding up the administrative procedures that led to the construction of the mosque.

He said after the Mile 17 mosque, they look forward to construct an Islamic Complex that will comprise a school, a health centre, a community hall and a modern library.

Patrick Esunge Ekema, Mayor of Buea said “…it is wonderful and commendable that this structure was put up within the shortest time possible. We are pleased that the land we offered to you was well utilised.”

The mayor said land will also be allocated for the construction of the Islamic Complex in Buea, assuring the Muslim faithful of his constant support and availability.

The Sharaif Falah Al Utaybi Mosque at Mile 17 Buea can take 350 persons. It also has a borehole that provides water.