Sue-Ann Wayow
SENATOR Imam Sheraz Ali undertook his Oath of Office in Parliament on Tuesday replacing the late Franklin Khan.
Ali was administered the Oath following correspondence received from President Paula-Mae Weekes upon the advice of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley.
Ali fills the vacancy on the Government Bench in the Senate that was created after the passing of Senator and former Energy Minister Franklin Khan.
Ali who is fluent in English and Arabic, is a graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and holds a first degree in Agriculture and in Arabic & Islamic Studies, and a Master of Science in Food Science and Technology. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Agricultural Extension at UWI. He currently serves as the Director – Halaal Certification Section of Darul Uloom T&T Limited. He is also a certified mediator, accredited by the Mediation Council of Trinidad and Tobago amongst other portfolios.
Ali is married and is a father of six children.
Shortly after taking his oath, Ali said, “I am honoured to be given the opportunity to serve our nation and to bring to the Parliament the views of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, so that we can progress together as a unified society. I wish to especially thank the Prime Minister for the faith shown in my ability to serve the nation in this capacity.”
In welcoming the new Senator, Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Clarence Rambharat stated, “Senator Ali is currently a Board Member at the Cocoa Development Company. He is an agriculturist by profession, and I have known him since we attended UWI at the same time. Senator Ali’s appointment is a tremendous asset to the Senate and to the agricultural sector.”
In a press release on Tuesday, the People’s National Movement (PNM) stated, “The PNM looks forwards to the solid contribution that Senator Imam Sheraz Ali will bring to the Senate and to the country.”
