The management and staff of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) wish to express condolences to the husband, children, relatives and friends of the late Abiola Gomes.
“NAREI is saddened by her passing, which has left a hole in the hearts of colleagues, farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector,” a release from the Institute stated.
Gomes joined the Ministry of Agriculture on February 2, 1998, as a Crop Reporter and was absorbed by NAREI on August 2, 2011. She was appointed as a Crop Extension Assistant in 2011.
She effectively and efficiently serviced farmers operating on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
“Gomes was a reliable staff, good organiser, and very conversant with the farmers…She contributed significantly to the development of agriculture on the Highway…She will be sadly missed,” Dr Oudho Homenauth said.
NAREI will be covering the wake and funeral expenses for the late Abiola Gomes.
