-applauds Jagdeo, ministers for coming to listen to their concerns

WHILE acknowledging the efforts of President, Dr Irfaan Ali and his administration to enhance the road infrastructure throughout Guyana, plant shop owner and resident of Success on the railway embankment recently expressed appreciation for the government’s consideration in engaging with the community amidst these evident inconveniences.

In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, Nazir Khan explained that while they acknowledge the road as an essential element of Guyana’s development and are grateful for it, the residents are equally appreciative that Vice-President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and his ministers took the time off to visit their community recently.

According to him, during the interaction there were discussions regarding drainage, roadway development, housing, and the general concern for the people and their businesses. This was both welcomed, reassuring and appreciated.

The plant shop owner also noted that the behaviour displayed is indicative of a government that genuinely cares about the well-being of its citizens.

“As a resident of Success and the owner of a business that we depend on for our daily bread, I know the challenges that we are faced with due to the ongoing road works, as well as the drainage situation that we were faced with.

There are many days where we go without selling a plant, or due to the rainy season, we had some flooding in our yard.

However, it feels good to know that the Vice-President himself and the ministers can come and listen to our concerns and help to alleviate the issues that we are faced with until the road works are completed,” Khan explained.

With drainage being an issue in the community due to continuing road construction and trenches being clogged with overgrown weeds, Khan expressed his satisfaction and relief that the VP and ministers fulfilled their commitment in such a timely manner.

He further emphasised that while inconvenience and development are intertwined, he reminds himself that this situation is temporary too. According to Khan, upon the conclusion of the railway embankment project, he is optimistic that entrepreneurs like himself, along with others across the country, will benefit significantly.

Khan said, “With this level of development, it is my hope that businesspeople like me in Success and others across the country will benefit from these initiatives. Yes, there is a lot of inconvenience for everyone; all are affected, but we must also remember that these challenges are temporary, and we should try to be understanding and see the bigger picture.”