IN recent weeks, Kaieteur News and opposition parties in Parliament have made a number of attacks and insinuations regarding my conduct as Head of the Privatisation Unit and NICIL. Given the recurring nature of these attacks, I feel in defense of my personal integrity, that I should respond. Period and Performance (Service Record)
First, at end 2011, I have completed over 17 years at the Privatisation Unit, 15 of these years as Executive Secretary and Head of privatisation. During this period, I have worked in a full time capacity as a contract employee.  From the start of 2002, I assumed the CEO responsibilities of NICIL, the Government holding company for investments.
During the last 17 years, I have also served as Director/Chairman of dozens of state boards.
As far as I am concerned, I have done my job with honesty and integrity and can stand up to whatever scrutiny is brought to bear.  I have also complied with all submission requirements to the Integrity Commission.
As Head of the PU and Executive Director/CEO of NICIL, I report to the respective Boards and Cabinet as is appropriate. In my capacity as CEO/Head, I may also respond, as appropriate, to various questions that may be raised by the parliamentary committees or media.  Additionally, questions on the activities of PU/NICIL may also be raised in Parliament and answers submitted via the responsible minister or via the HPS Press Conferences.  Over the last 17 years, PU/NICIL has responded to many questions.
In early 2011, I signaled my intention to Government to join the private sector.  This decision was taken well in advance of the 2011 elections and was guided by the fact that the privatisation programme was substantially completed.  By the end of 2011, I reached agreement in principle with government, that from 2012, I would work on a part-time basis, transitioning to a consultant. At the same time, I have made it clear that I am committed to ensuring that those matters that I am working on will be completed or where my institutional knowledge is required, that this is available.  Further, I am personally committed to ensuring that any questions regarding the integrity of the process and transactions can be addressed.