Numerous residents in Black Bush Polder on Saturday reported to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha that they have not been visited by any extension officers as such they are worried that their losses would not be reflected in the ministry’s assessment report which is expected to be presented to the Minister responsible for Finance sometime this week.
Minister Mustapha and Minister with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh held meetings in all four polders in Black Bush, Corentyne on Saturday and at each location persons reported that they are yet to be visited by any extension officers. As such, Mustapha ordered the Guyana Livestock and Development Authority and National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute officers to look into the matter immediately and ensure that a “house-to- house” assessment is done and included in the ministry’s report.
