Minister of Education Priya Manickchand was recently conferred with the title of Honourary Fellow of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in recognition of her outstanding service to the advancement of quality education and social justice which has made a positive difference in the lives of her fellow Guyanese.
The title was conferred on September 14, in Calgary, Canada.
According to a Ministry of Education press release, Manickchand’s servant leadership, boldness in tackling difficult issues, and results-oriented, solutions-focused approach came in for high commendation and were noted to be of significant relevance and importance in the delivery of quality education generally and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
