Shahabuddeen donates book collection to local libraries

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Phillip DaSilva (left) formally receiving the collection from Sieyf Shahabuddeen while UG Librarian Gwyneth George looks on.

At the behest of former attorney general Dr Mohamed Shahabuddeen, his son Sieyf Shahabuddeen yesterday formally handed over a vast collection of law books and journals to the University of Guyana on behalf of his father.

In a small ceremony chaired by UG Librarian Gwyneth George in the foyer of the library Shahabuddeen handed over the vast collection of law books and journals to Deputy Vice-Chancellor Phillip DaSilva.

In remarks, Shahabuddeen said he was delighted to have the honour to present the collection on behalf of his father,