President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening urged young Guyanese to seize the unprecedented opportunities being created by the rapid economic expansion, encouraging them to pursue technical training, higher education, home ownership, and entrepreneurship as the government and the private sector continue to expand pathways to employment and wealth creation.

Speaking during an engagement with patrons at the International Building Expo 2026, being held at the National Stadium, the president interacted with young professionals, students, and other attendees.

Several youths had already applied for house lots, pursuing studies through the Government of Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme, and were preparing to build their first homes.