Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has officially broken ground for the construction of the Al-Ridwan Complex in Lumley, Western Area Urban District, which will include a state-of-the-art mosque capable of accommodating 7,000 worshippers.
The launch ceremony, held at the grounds of the existing Al-Ridwan Masjid, was attended by community members, religious leaders, government officials, and international partners. Dr. Jalloh praised the Lumley Muslim Jamaat for their perseverance and called the project a turning point in both the spiritual and social development of the area.
“This mosque must be a place of integrity, respect, and unity,” he said, while thanking the Egyptian Embassy and other partners for their continued support to Sierra Leone’s Muslim community. He ended with prayers for peace, blessings, and long life for all contributors.
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Alhaji Mohamed Haji Kella, described the event as historic, acknowledging the community’s struggle to secure land for the project and commending the Vice President’s leadership in supporting the initiative.
Project Manager, Ing. Abdul-Alim Isreal Allen, outlined the full scope of the Al-Ridwan Complex, which in addition to the mosque will feature 29 classrooms, a modern clinic, a library, and a secure perimeter wall with proper drainage. He noted that while architectural and structural designs have been completed and soil testing carried out, financing remains a major challenge. Only about 500 million Leones has been raised to date, prompting an appeal for more contributions from philanthropists and the wider Muslim community.
Sheikh Alusine Tejan Kamara reminded attendees of the importance of community ownership of the project, stressing that “little drops of water make a mighty ocean.”
The groundbreaking ended with prayers and generous donations from Muslim organizations, community members, and business leaders. Organizers said the Al-Ridwan Complex will stand as a lasting symbol of faith, unity, and shared responsibility for future generations
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