-by Kyler Rollins

Several families across Region Six today received the keys to their newly constructed homes compliments of the Men on Mission initiative. 

The first two homes were handed over to Sharmila Seetaram and Nazim Ganni of Sister’s Village, East Bank Berbice.Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha presented the keys to the recipients during a brief but significant ceremony. Both recipients, who lost their homes in a fire three years ago, For Sharmila, a single mother of one, the new home represents a fresh start and a more secure future for herself and her daughter.

The sister of Nazim spoke on his behalf, expressing gratitude to the government for the assistance.

“I would like to to thank the Government of Guyana especially the president Mr. Irfaan Ali for this great initiative so that we can have a home,” she said.

As the recipients received the keys to their new homes, smiles of joy and relief filled their faces. Minister Mustapha also handed keys to new homes to several other families across the region.