The 2026 Iftar Service organized by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) delivered a compelling message against substance abuse, centered on the powerful theme “Drug Abuse, A Canker In Our Society”.
Held during the holy month of Ramadan 2026, the event will bring together Muslim personnel of the GNFS, community leaders, and stakeholders to address one of Ghana’s most pressing social challenges. The service emphasized the devastating effects of drug abuse on families, youth development, and national progress.
National Imam of the Ghana National Fire Service, ADOI Ibrahim Kargbee, delivered a stirring sermon highlighting the alarming rise of substance abuse across communities. He described drug abuse as a destructive “canker” that undermines moral values, productivity, and the future of young people in Ghana, urging collective responsibility to combat the menace.
Iftar Service 2026 National Imam Speaks on Drug Abuse in Ghana | Ramadan Charity Appeal [VIDEO]
Imam Kargbee stressed the importance of early intervention, parental guidance, community vigilance, and faith-based education in preventing youth from falling into drug addiction. He called on religious leaders, security agencies, and families to unite in the fight against narcotics and other harmful substances currently threatening society.
As part of the Ramadan outreach activities, the GNFS Muslim community announced a special donation drive to support the broader Iftar program and related charitable efforts. Donations of food items, non-perishables, and other essentials are being accepted to ensure the success of the initiative and extend help to those in need during the fasting period.
Contributions can be delivered directly to the reception desk at the GNFS Headquarters on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, or coordinated through the office of the National Imam. The drive aims to strengthen community bonds and demonstrate the spirit of compassion central to Ramadan.
The 2026 Iftar Service serves as both a spiritual gathering and a platform for social awareness, reinforcing the GNFS’s commitment to not only firefighting and rescue operations but also moral leadership and community welfare in Ghana.
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