PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali’s objective to improve the lives of every Guyanese, especially the most vulnerable, and provide them with their own homes is being accomplished through his Men on Mission (MoM) programme and the Ministry of Housing.

Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, the Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha explained that he was honoured to be a part of the opening of “a brand-new home” and delivering the keys to the owner and her family last Saturday.

On one of President Ali’s trips to Region Six, Sadna Rambarran, a single mother of three from Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, approached him. Minister Mustapha stated that she had recently lost a child and was having trouble making ends meet and surviving.

The single mother explained her situation to the President, who promised to get his team to investigate and build a home for her and her children, according to Minister Mustapha

He said, “when the President was in Region Six on one of his visits, the mother met him and asked for him to help her get a house. President Ali asked me to find someone who is capable and will be ready to build a house for the family. I spoke with Mr. Shaw, who is also a contractor with the Ministry of Agriculture and he agreed to build the house for the single mother.”

The Agriculture Minister also disclosed that the two-bedroom house was built and furnished with all amenities, inclusive of light and water, at an approximate cost of eight million dollars.

“I am happy to say that the mother and her children didn’t just receive a structure, but they received a home that is fenced and painted. They also received a home with a fridge, stove, beds, water, electricity, fence, a sofa, and whatever else they may have needed. I am also happy to say that Ms. Rambarran is a part of the 10-days-per-month work programme,” the minister added.

Additionally, Minister Mustapha said that while the government appreciates the contractor and his workmen for a job that was well done, he would also like to recognise the MoM team for once again delivering a “beautiful” home for a family that is in need.

He also stated that, thus far, eight houses have been delivered to families across Region Six and in a matter of two months, two more are expected to be delivered in the region.

The minister ended by stressing how such activities enhance individuals’ lives and their situations. According to him, President Ali has been leading the country towards a better future for all, with the help of his administration, and measures such as these that benefit the people will improve the standard of living for every Guyanese.

The Regional Chairman David Armogan, other members of the Ministry of Agriculture and residents of the community joined the minister during the handing-over ceremony.

The Guyana Chronicle contacted the project contractor, Mr. Devanand Sawh, who said that he was approached by the government and, after learning about the mother and her children’s circumstances, was happy to contribute to the well-deserved recipient.

According to Mr. Shaw, “I am very happy that I could have done this and been a part of this initiative. What President Ali and his government are doing is remarkable, and having the Men on Mission working towards bettering people’s lives is commendable. From what I heard and what I was told, this mother was facing a lot with her children, and she needed much help. Today, it feels good to know that she and her family are safe, and they are in a better home with all amenities.”