CAGI pays tribute to David Yankana

Mar 18, 2021 News

The dearly departed, David Yankana.

Kaieteur News – David Yankana Snr., A.A., a stalwart in the affairs of the private sector in Guyana, has passed on and the Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry (CAGI), along with the business community and corporate society, has acknowledged the contributions made by his exceptional leader.
Yankana died at his residence in the United States of America on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He had retired in 2006, shortly after which he migrated to the United States where he resided until he died. Before he retired, he held the post of Executive Director of CAGI for more than 20 years.
According to CAGI in a statement, Yankana is being remembered as a significant contributor to the development of the local private sector and as one of the founding members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC). Also, he was first a dutiful public servant, serving in the capacity of Permanent Secretary within the government of that time. “There is also history of him working at the Guyana State Corporation (GUYSTAC) during the latter part of the1970s to early1980s as an Executive Vice President,” the statement added.

Mr. David Yankana Snr., Dr. Yesu Persaud and other members of the private sector seen at the Hotel Tower in the 90s.

It was noted that “after his tenure as a public servant, he went straight away to work along with long-time colleague, Dr. Yesu Persaud, and together they established the Private Sector Commission.” There, the statement continued, he served as Honourary Secretary and Executive Director. In fact, it added, his contribution to this commission is the core foundation of what it is today.
Commenting on Yankana’s passing, Dr. Persaud pointed out that Yankana was one of those individuals he recognises as an exceptional public servant. According to Dr. Persaud too, others can testify to Yankana being a good boss as he took his work seriously and he did it well.
Dr. Persaud was further quoted as saying, “He was a simple and humble man and those are characteristics, which you don’t find every day. The likes of Yankana no longer exist.”
Yankana served both the public and private sectors in excess of 40 years and has left his mark of bringing strong representation on many fronts, especially for the private sector. “Colleagues in Guyana and abroad who have come to hear of the passing of this exceptional man have taken time out to acknowledge the legacy, which he has left behind,” CAGI said in its statement as it expressed condolences to Yankana’s bereaved family, relatives and friends.
Adding that, “His name will forever reign through the private sector,” CAGI anticipates that “many more will be paying respects to a man who has dedicated his life to equality in the business arena, ensuring the private sector is included and involved in national concerns and decision making that will impact the general populace.”

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