President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pleaded with teachers to exercise patience as the government continues working to gradually improve the working conditions for every category of worker.
He was at the time speaking at the opening of the Guyana Technical Training College Facility Stimulator in Port Mourant on Friday.
He said the government is building out a robust framework to elevate the type of education that is meted out in Guyana to a world-class level.
Some teachers across the country have been engaged in an industrial action, prompted by the Guyana Teachers Union.
According to the president, this strike appears to be purely political, and not influenced by genuine concern for the well-being of teachers.
He urged the nation’s educators to avoid being used as political pawns and reminded them of the government’s unwavering love, respect, and appreciation of their sterling contributions to the country.
The Guyanese leader also encouraged them to focus on the developments to come in the medium term.
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