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Show patriotism and join National Task Force Commission
– Singh urges Opposition
The Restore Guyana Project is moving apace under the auspices of the National Task Force Commission with oversight being undertaken by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure but it is experiencing some political hurdles.
This was the disclosure made by Commission Chairman Major General (Rtd) Joseph Singh, when he provided an update on the work of the national body that came about as a result of a Cabinet decision made in July last.
According to Singh, while there has been tremendous support at the regional level, he would like to see the political opposition taking up its place offered on the National Commission.
The Commission, he said, is looking to have access to a large pool of resource persons and as such it would be helpful for the political opposition to take up its role in the entire drive to rebrand and restore Guyana.
In reviewing the work of the project, now in its third month, Singh told media operatives that he has observed a significant amount of skepticism over the objectives of the project and sought to assure that it is in fact a multi-year project and not another cosmetic exercise.
Commission Chairman Major General (Rtd) Joseph Singh
Given the importance of the Restore Guyana Project, Singh said that one of the driving forces behind the project is an entire attitudinal change for citizens.
He was adamant “this is not about cleaning up drains….this is a total effort that we see impacting on us as individuals.”
According to Singh, “We still have some political hurdles.” He said all of the political parties are represented at the Regional level, namely at the Regional Democratic Councils and are involved in the process, but this varies from Region to Region.
He expressed hope that the Opposition accepts government’s invitation to have someone sit on the National Commission.
He said it is of extreme importance “That people recognize this is a national exercise, this is not a political exercise…and it’s here to stay.”
“We feel that all political parties need to demonstrate their patriotism and their commitment to the good of Guyana and the well-being of its citizens and the sustainable management of our environment.”
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