Six mini excavators worth $96 million were delivered to six NDCs in East Bank Demerara, enhancing community drainage capacity. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha oversaw the handover, aimed at empowering NDCs as per directives from President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Residents of Mocha/Arcadia and nearby locales along the East Bank of Demerara will benefit from improved drainage systems following the delivery of six mini excavators. These excavators, valued at approximately $96 million, were presented to six Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) to enhance their capacity for maintaining drainage infrastructure.
On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha formally handed over the excavators to representatives from the Eccles/Ramsburg, Mocha/Arcadia, Little Diamond/Herstelling, Soesdyke/T’Huis te/Coverden, and Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra NDCs. He was joined by Minister of Local Government Sonia Parag during this significant event.
In his address, Minister Mustapha emphasized that President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo recognized the crucial role of the NDCs. They mandated the provision of a mini excavator to each NDC in Guyana as part of the government’s initiative to bolster the clearing and upkeep of community drainage channels, thereby empowering local councils across the nation.
In conclusion, the delivery of six mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils in East Bank Demerara marks a significant investment in local infrastructure and drainage management. This initiative reflects the commitment of the government to enhance the capabilities of NDCs and improve community resilience through effective drainage solutions.
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