-First Lady urges parents to take lead role

FIRST Lady, Arya Ali, on Saturday, appealed to the Guyanese population to centre their energies on fostering unity and cultivating a deeper appreciation for our national identity.
She made this plea while addressing children from several city wards and their parents at the unveiling of a large Map of Guyana, which is the latest installation in the “One Guyana” project. Several puzzle pieces that promote the virtues of friendship, love, and brotherhood are fitted together to form the map.
A simple unveiling ceremony was held at the ‘I Love Guyana’ sign in Kingston, Georgetown.
In her remarks, the First Lady urged the older population, particularly parents and grandparents, to teach their children and grandchildren the importance of living in love and unity.

“To the parents and adults, the children present here today are a representation of us moving towards a more unified Guyana, because our children are our future. It is my humble request that today, and all the days that follow, we continue to instill within ourselves and our children the importance of living in unity,” she said.

Further, she noted that though Guyana is a nation of six peoples which has resulted in a rich and diverse culture, “We are one Guyana” in keeping with the country’s national motto “One People, One Nation, One Destiny”.
The First Lady used the opportunity to also urge Guyanese to teach their children to celebrate their unique diversities in a unified manner that will promote only peace and harmony.

“Our children are good examples of what it means to be humble and respect and love each other. If we allow people and things to divide us, it will rob us of valuable and special friendships we have with each other. Don’t let that happen. Let us open our hearts wide and stay true to our motto: “One People, One Nation, One Destiny,” she said.
The First Lady is committed to working to eradicate social and cultural inequalities across the country and will work closely with the “One Guyana” platform to promote our shared culture and to offer support to vulnerable people and groups.