The National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has been honoured with the ninth Martin Luther King award for Peace and Social Justice.

US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson presented the Muslim leader the award for his contribution to Nation building and fostering peace among not just Muslims but Ghanaians over the last two decades.

The award is in recognition of citizens who in the spirit of the late Dr. Martin Luther King are helping build a culture of peace, dialogue, conflict resolution and promoting human rights.

Sheikh Sharubutu has contributed to fostering good relations among religious sects in Ghana and continues to preach peace and has contributed significantly to numerous development projects in many communities in Ghana.

Receiving the award, the Chief Imam urged Ghanaians not to be divided by culture and language but strive to unite for national development.