Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray yesterday visited the house of Sridharan Duvakaran at Point Pedro who secured the first place at the GCE Advanced Level examination in the Bio- Science stream.The governor also handed over a cheque for his educational activities in the future. He said that he is ready to provide further assistance to continue his higher education, if such assistance is needed.
Cooray said that the Northern Province became the centre of excellence in the field of education for decades."The Northern Province produced hundreds of learned men including consultants, engineers, management experts", he said.
He said that ensuring sound education for the people living in Northern province help liberate the people from poverty.