NAMILCO donates $500,000 worth of Exercise books to RHTYSC’s ‘Say Yes to Education Campaign’
 RHTYSC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster receives the donation from NAMILCO Managing Director, Bert Sukhai.                             
 RHTYSC Secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster receives the donation from NAMILCO Managing Director, Bert Sukhai.                             

OVER the last twenty five years the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) has administered a highly successful ‘Say Yes to Education Campaign’ as part of their personal development programme.

The campaign on Tuesday last received a major boost when the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) handed over thousands of Exercise books valued at $500,000 to the Club.

Club Secretary/CEO, Hilbert Foster received the donation in the presence of club members, Simon Naidu and Ravin Kissoonlall. Foster disclosed that the Exercise books would be distributed shortly to schools at the Primary level as part of the Club’s effort to get children to make education the main goal in their lives.

 He expressed gratitude to the Management of Namilco, especially its Managing Director, Bert Sukhai, for having confidence in the Club and its ability to get things done. Foster stated that the Club and its ten cricket teams strongly believe that education is the ‘Key to Success’.

He expressed great concern that many children are dropping out of school at a very tender age and this does not auger well for Guyana’s future. The long-standing sport and youth official stated that every effort must be made to get youths to stay in school and complete their education.

The RHTYSC, over the last twenty-five years, has invested millions of dollars to assist thousands of students in their pursuit of an educational background and dozens of schools, NGOs and teachers. Among the activities hosted were distribution of cycles, exercise books, school bags, school uniform, educational grants and footwear. Among other programmes/activities are ‘Tribute to Outstanding Teachers/Students’, ‘Tribute to Retired Teachers’, ‘Tribute to Head Teachers’, ‘Top Ten Grade Six Students Award’, ‘Republic Bank Summer Camp’, ‘Assistance to Schools’, ‘Sponsorship of Educational Competition’, ‘Youth Inspirational Booklet’, ‘Annual Review Magazine’, ‘Educational Posters’ and a ‘Youth Career Fair’ among others.

Assistant Secretary/CEO Simon Naidu also disclosed that in 2019, NAMILCO would be sponsoring a historic School Athletics Championship for Schools in Region 6 on May 26 at the Albion Community Centre ground.

The Athletics event would be coordinated by the RHTYSC as part of NAMILCO’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Successful athletes would receive trophies, medals and cash prizes. NAMILCO will also co-sponsor the RHTYSC Annual Awards Ceremony and Annual Review Magazine in 2019.

Managing Director Bert Sukhai stated that NAMILCO was pleased to be associated with the RHTYSC and expressed confidence that the relationship would grow stronger. Sukhai noted that the exercise books were printed as part of a massive NAMILCO 50th Anniversary Celebration.

 NAMILCO was founded in 1969 and, over the years, has been a massive contributor to the development of sports, youth development, culture and education.     

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