President Dr Irfaan Ali, along with Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd, on Saturday attended a Christmas luncheon for residents of the Dharm Shala (Home of Benevolence for All Races) at the Lot 140 King Edward Street, Albouystown, Georgetown location.
Dr Ali paid a visit to the residents of the Dharm Shala, proving that his duties are not limited when it comes to serving the people of Guyana, the management of the Dharm Shala said on Sunday.
At the event, the President extended greetings to the residents on behalf of his Government.
Ali stated that his Government is committed to implementing programmes and policies that would benefit the elderly.
“I am very happy to be among you in celebrating not only Christmas but celebrating this moment in which we give back to our elderly. I want to assure you that in the coming years, we will be working on specific programmes, specific initiatives to ensure facilities like these [the Dharm Shala] are not only supported but the residents are also supported in key and important areas of life, like health care,” the President said while giving a speech to the residents.
He also noted that the residents could expect more social programmes, social support, and welfare programmes.
Ali also expressed how grateful he was to be present at the event while urging persons to respect their elders. “I say to you, all of you respected elders, I am so grateful to be here. It is my honour and I wish you continued good health. I wish you painless days. I wish you an environment in which you can enjoy the blessings of older age,” he said.
The Head of State also praised the Private Sector for its continuous embrace of its corporate social responsibility.
