Guyana’s constitution should be taught in schools – AG

The Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, SC has emphasised the importance of teaching Guyana’s constitution in schools.
During an outreach in Campbelltown village in Mahdia, Nandlall explained that the Government’s drive to strengthen the country’s legal framework also involves public awareness of various elements of the law.

“I think our constitution should be taught in our schools. We may have to adjust our curriculum to accommodate it,” he told a gathering last Saturday while on a visit to Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.
Nandlall said if the initiative would empower students from an early age with a basic understanding of the constitution and several essential aspects of its content.
“I believe that we can begin to teach that as early as possible in our education system. It will require some adjustments because we would have to train our teachers first in that regard and then move in that direction,” he is quoted in the DPI report as saying.
Guyana’s education sector is already undergoing a significant transformation to empower students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges, advantages and opportunities of the 21st century.