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Osman Nuhu Sharubutu was born on 23 April, 1919 in Old Zango, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, is a Chief Imam of Ghana (born 1919). Discover Osman Nuhu Sharubutu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 104 years old?
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Imam
Islamic Instructor
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104 years old |
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Taurus |
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23 April, 1919 |
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23 April |
| Birthplace |
Old Zango, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Osman Nuhu Sharubutu worth at the age of 104 years old? Osman Nuhu Sharubutu’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Ghana. We have estimated Osman Nuhu Sharubutu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu (born 23 April 1919) is a Ghanaian Islamic cleric who currently serves as the Chief Imam of Ghana, as well as a member of the National Peace Council.
Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was born to Nuhu Sharubutu and Hajja Ayishatu Abbass at Accra cow-lane in April 1919.
Sharubutu started his education at home from his father during the day and with his mother at night.
Osman was sent to a new learning environment by his father after seeing his devotion for books and knowledge.
He was taken to the Kumasi and there became his learning destination.
He was taught by Abdullah Dan Tano.
He went through Arabic Grammar, Arabic Literature and Texts, Islamic Jurisprudence and Hadiths.
After his studies in Kumasi, he devoted his time in teaching the Muslim youth who want to become Islamic thinkers and scholars.
Osman continued the pursuit of knowledge even as a teacher himself.
He was first appointed as the Deputy Regional Chief Imam in 1974 after a lengthy discussions among tribal chiefs, academics, Islamic scholars, and religious personalities.
During this period he deputized his cousin, Imam Muhammed Mukhtar Abbas, who succeeded his father.
He is also the founder of the Dr. Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund (The SONSETFund) and the Islamic Peace and Security Council of Ghana (IPASEC).
In 1974, Sharubutu was appointed the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana after discussions were held among Islamic personalities etc.
His appointment was done in consideration of his dedication to teaching Islam.
He turned down the offer made to him but he was forced by some Muslim Chiefs to give it a thought.
In 1993, he was appointed the National Chief Imam of Ghana for the Muslim Communities in Ghana.
Since 2015, a football tournament for Zongo communities named the Ramadan Cup also the Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup is organized in his honor.
It serves as a way of promoting peace and unity within the Zongo (Muslim) communities in Ghana as its tagline reads ‘Bringing the Zongo Community Together’.
In August 2022, Osman constructed and commissioned a mosque and an Islamic school at Ablekuma-Joma in the Greater Accra Region.
Sharubutu turned 100 on April 23, 2019.
On 3 March 2021, he received the COVID-19 vaccine at his residence at Fadama, a suburb in Accra.
In March 2021, Sharubutu praised the chief of Ejura for settling a dispute between the Imam of Ejura and the Zongo Chief.
He urged the two groups to unite and advised them to be peaceful in the community.
In May 2021, Godfred Dame stated that Sharubutu plays an important role in ensuring the country is a beacon of human rights in Africa.
He was together with Imoro Tanko, Akpene Ziwu and others.
He urged the Chiefs and people of Akuapem to embrace peace and bury their differences.
On 16 July 2021, he led the first Jummah prayer in the Ghana National Mosque located in Kanda, a suburb of Accra.
In December, he presented an award for being the 'Best Zongo Minister and Muslim Politician for the year 2019/2020 to Mustapha Hamid who was the Minister for Inner Cities and Zongo Development.
In November 2020, an ultra-modern sports complex that was built in his community New Fadama, was named after him.
Former president Kufour claimed Osman deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the development of Ghana.
