Sahadeo: I am giving something back to TT

DESPITE being a private person at heart, Christine Sahadeo says the importance of making a positive contribution to the development of Trinidad and Tobago caused her to accept Prime Minister Patrick Manning’s offer to join his Cabinet.

Speaking with the media following her swearing-in at President’s House yesterday, the new Junior Finance Minister said:  “To be totally honest, it was a difficult decision to make because I treasure being a private person very much. However I served at community level quite a lot. “I have been asked for quite some time if I would serve at national level and I decided to do it because I believe it is important to give back to society. I think I have gained a lot all my life. I am very fortunate to have a family, four children and a good job and I have decided that I would accept the challenge.”

Minister Sahadeo stated that she felt “honoured and privileged” to have the opportunity to serve Trinidad and Tobago and was looking forward to it. Asked about her objectives and goals as a minister, Sahadeo said her experience in the private sector taught her the importance of good corporate governance in the efficient operations of any organisation and hoped to put that experience to good use in her new portfolio. “I think good corporate governance dictates that organisations are well run,” the Minister stated. She described her appointment as a surprising but greatly appreciated Mother’s Day present.