The Metropolitan Chief Imam of Kpone-Kataman­so, Alhaji Seidu Abdulai, has been conferred with a Royal Appreciation Certificate by His Royal Highness Nii Teye Kojo Amankwah Sune I, Chief of Gbetsile.

The certificate was in rec­ognition of Imam Abdulai’s exceptional commitment and contributions to the devel­opment and cohesion of the Gbetsile community.

This was made known in a statement issued and copied to The Ghanaian Times over the weekend.

The statement noted that the citation accompanying the award highlights Imam Abdu­lai’s remarkable commitment and invaluable support towards the growth and development of the Gbetsile Community.

“In recognition of your remarkable commitment and invaluable support towards the growth and development of the Gbetsile Community. Your selfless dedication continues to make a lasting impact,” it said.

It stated that the Chief Imam’s selfless dedication has made a lasting impact on the community, and he is widely respected for his religious leadership and multifaceted role in community advance­ment.

“Imam Abdulai’s work tran­scends the mosque, encom­passing socio-cultural develop­ment, interfaith engagement, and grassroots governance initiatives,” it noted.

It underscored that he has played a vital role in fostering peaceful coexistence between the Muslim and Christian com­munities in the area, reflecting the national efforts of the Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.

With a master’s degree in Democracy, Governance, Law, and Development from the University of Cape Coast, Imam Abdulai brings both theological insight and academic training to his work.

He is also a trained coun­sellor, certified by the Ghana Psychology Council and trained at the TUCEE Institute of Tech­nology and Counselling.

This dual expertise enables him to offer holistic guidance spiritually, emotionally, and socially to members of the community.

His Royal Highness Nii Teye Kojo Amankwah Sune I de­scribed Imam Abdulai as “a pil­lar of unity and development,” whose enduring dedication continues to strengthen the social fabric of Gbetsile.

This recognition serves as a testament to Imam Abdulai’s individual efforts and an affir­mation of the critical role that religious and traditional lead­ers play in promoting social harmony, interfaith coopera­tion, and community progress.

The award is a well-deserved recognition of Imam Abdulai’s outstanding contributions to the Gbetsile community