Agriculture ministry signs $1.13b in contracts

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha (centre), surrounded by contractors and other officials within the ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday signed a number of contracts to the tune of $1.13 billion as part of its 2023 capital programme.

The contract-signing ceremony was held in the boardroom of the Ministry of Agriculture and was attended by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, contractors, engineers, and other officials of the ministry.

Seven contracts were signed on behalf of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) for the supply of critical equipment and other material as part of the government’s efforts to revitalize the sugar industry.