Energy Chamber: Khan was passionate about nurturing young talent

THE Energy Chamber is remembering Energy Minister Franklin Khan as a passionate man who enjoyed developing young talent.

Khan died on Saturday morning and members of the government, opposition and those in the energy industry, among many others, have been sending condolences to his friends and family.

In a release, the chamber said it worked closely with the late senator for decades.

"He has spoken at many of our public events and conferences over many years and has always been willing to discuss ideas and policies for the development of the industry. He was passionate about developing the talent of young industry professionals and put a lot of time and effort into that objective over the past few years.

"Before entering the public service, he was a respected industry professional and has many personal friends and colleagues across the sector. He will be missed and mourned by friends and colleagues throughout the energy industry in Trinidad and Tobago and around the world."

The Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce also issued a release on his death, hailing him as a "national Titan in TT."

Its president Richie Sookhai said, "While we share in the loss of Minister Khan with his family, we also thank the late public servant for his service to the country in his various incarnations as Minister of Works and Transport, Rural Development and Local Government and also as Minister of Energy and Energy Industries."