Dear Editor,
Reference is made to Christopher Ram’s letter to the Editor of Stabroek News dated October 12, 2022, where he referred to me as a ‘self-described adjunct professor’. I have never used that title to describe myself. I first met Chris Ram back in 2016 under the previous government. I was on the verge of completing my first master’s degree in banking and finance when I came across an advert for CEO of NICIL in the newspapers by Ram and McRae. At that time, I was second-in-charge of the GBTI Port Kaituma branch.
I applied for the position because I felt I met the minimum qualifications and experience set out for the job. I never forgot to this day his final words (of rejection); Ram said to me, “Joel, this country needs you, but the people of Port Kaituma need you more”. Christopher Ram is a man of impeccable integrity, and if he checked his records, he would find my CV on file.
Suffice it to state, I have waited long for the appropriate time to engage Chris Ram in a public debate, in particular, on oil and gas related issues.
Sincerely,
Joel Bhagwandin
