Habibu Muftawu popularly known as Mufti Borejinkpr
The King of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has appointed Habibu Muftawu, popularly known as Mufti Borejinkpr, as the Coordinator in charge of Scholarships for the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund. The appointment was announced in a formal letter from the Jakpa Palace on April 3, 2025.
The Yagbonwura cited Muftawu’s “dedication to education, integrity, and commitment to youth development” as key reasons for his selection. In the letter, the King expressed confidence in Muftawu’s ability to manage the programme with “fairness, accountability, and transparency.”
He also invoked ancestral blessings for the success of the initiative.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve access to quality education, both locally and internationally, according to the letter.
Speaking to journalists after receiving his letter of appointment, Muftawu said he felt “deeply honoured and humbled” by the trust placed in him. “This is not about me. It’s about helping the region to grow, giving hope, and changing lives. I look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure fairness, transparency, and maximum impact,” he added.
For many in the region, the appointment is seen as a bold and strategic step by the traditional leadership to play a more active role in bridging educational gaps and promoting social mobility in the Savannah Region. They hope that this will alleviate the financial burden that comes with pursuing education without adequate financial support.
The Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund, established under the current reign of the King, aims to open up new academic opportunities for promising students from the Gonja Kingdom. The scholarship project under the Fund plans to award up to 50 scholarships per year to students pursuing various fields of study.
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