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Dr Abdul Nasirudeen, a Pharmacist, has encouraged Muslim students to assist in explaining government policies and programmes to the people. This, he said, would help in deepening their understanding and avoid misrepresentation and distortion. Dr Nasirudeen, who is the proprietor of Marisca Pharmacy in Kumasi, was addressing a two-day annual congress of the Ashanti Regional branch of Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA). The occasion also coincided with the handing over ceremony of the newly elected executive of the association. A total of 150 delegates attended the Congress, held under the theme "The refined Muslim student, a beacon of hope for the Muslim community." Dr Nasirudeen urged them to study hard to achieve academic excellence and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the nation. Sheikh Ahmeed Nazir, a lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Languages, Kumasi, advised them to be God- fearing, disciplined and lead exemplary lives. Mr Abdul Aziz, the out-going President, said the Association has been organizing free remedial classes for Junior and Senior High School students in the metropolis to assist them to improve on their grades. The newly elected President, Mr Al Mahadi Muaz, called on all Muslim students to join the association.