Receiving the donations, President Koroma thanked them for their support particularly to the Muslim Community and assured that the funds will be used for the benefit of the pilgrims. He also thanked the AMA for their contributions to religious education, peace and the promotion of development.

Thanking the Manazat Aldawa Al-Islamia organization, the president said government is also making efforts to appeal to donors to support the process and appreciated the organization for its efforts in community development and engagement.

He handed both donations to the Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Hon. Nuru Deen Yillah Sankoh, to be paid into the Hajj Account.