Minister Bharrat solidifies Gov’t support to the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities

-Meets with senior team, commits to assisting and partnering

The Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, M.P., has solidified the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) towards the work of the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD).

This was done today at a meeting between Minister Bharrat and senior members of the GCOPD at the Minister’s Duke Street office.

Minister Bharrat and the members of the organisation discussed pertinent issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and possible opportunities for them to have a more active voice in the natural resources sector. From this, the Minister offered his commitment to assisting and partnering with the organisation in the areas possible to ensure involvement.

The Minister and by extension the MNR acknowledges the outstanding work of the organisation regarding the representation of PWDs and commends the team for the job being done. The Ministry restates its commitment to improving livelihoods through civic engagement within the sector as it aims to ensure accountability and transparency.