Having celebrated his 71st birthday yesterday, President David Granger reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of Guyana with continued works aimed at providing a “good life” for all.
Attending a special breakfast organized by his party, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), at Congress Place, Sophia, the President noted that the celebration only serves to renew his drive and determination to providing a high quality of life for all Guyanese.
“It is a very moving moment for me, to be President and be among you today…I think we have put together a team that will transform this country; that will ensure that whatever occurred over the last 23 years or so, wouldn’t occur over the next 23 years… I thank my colleagues and the people and I pray that we will continue to give this country the leadership that our people needs and deserves. It is about the future; that is what this 71st birthday is all about. I plan and I think about the future,” the Head of State was quoted as saying in a Ministry of the Presidency statement.
Meanwhile, in extending birthday wishes to the Head of State, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams expressed satisfaction knowing that the country has a President who is committed to service and the development of citizens.
“On occasions such as these, the celebrations of birthdays, everyone that I know of, has no difficulty in celebrating their birthdays. The only drawback though, is that they don’t like to remember the number. Our President has no problem with that because he is excelling beyond all imagination, whatever age he is at. [He has the] essential qualities of a politician. You cannot be a politician if you are not prepared to [serve] the people of Guyana and we have to keep that focus,” Minister Williams said.
Additionally, birthday wishes were also extended by councillor for the Region 5 Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Carol Smith-Joseph, who spoke on behalf of the Women’s Arm of the PNCR.
“Guyana has seen a change, not only in governance, but in the care and commitment shown to Guyanese people by the administration, under the stewardship of President Granger,” she said in her tribute.
Meanwhile, staffers and members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) organized a simple celebration over at the Ministry of the Presidency.
In expressing his thanks to the staffers, the Head of State lauded them for the tremendous support and dedication to their work, which he said will ultimately help with the achievement of his vision for the country.
“Today, my 71st birthday, I obviously feel some sense of nostalgia but more than that I feel a sense of confidence that people are with me, that people understand where I want to go, where I want Guyana to go, people understand the type of country I want our children and grandchildren to inherit and that we will all do this together,” he was quoted as saying.
