Our nation’s future depends on deeper social cohesion

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…says President Granger in special address to National Assembly

Members of the National Assembly await the arrival of President David Granger
Members of the National Assembly await the arrival of President David Granger

In light of Guyana celebrating 50 years of Independence this year, President David Granger during a special address to the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon said the coming of Independence was a necessity, and the country was able to make rapid progress in post independent years.

The President used the opportunity to reflect on the state of Guyana during the pre-independent and post-independent eras, stating that the first 50 years was spent on overcoming an economically hostile environment.

The Head-of-State pleaded with the National Assembly to use this year’s Independence for strengthening national unity and social cohesion in the country.

According to President Granger, Guyanese can be proud of what they have achieved in the first 50 years of Independence, since this feat offered the nation a new beginning; the opportunity to work together, heal divisions, and more importantly, an opportunity for national unity.

“But that national unity has been elusive for most of the past 5 decades…it has led to political and economic fatigue, trickle of people migrating…the National Assembly must take the first steps on the long road to social cohesion…our nation’s future depends on deeper social cohesion,” he declared.

The President also declared that the leaders of the nation can construct a cohesive society by doing more to eradicate poverty, ensuring equal access to education for everyone, employment and fighting discrimination and more.

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