President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the newly appointed government officials to exert their efforts and work tirelessly to relieve the hardships facing the population. The President was speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday.
The officials sworn in included Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, Presidential Envoy to the Middle East, Ambassador Monica Achol Abel Aguek, Minister of Information Ateny Wek Ateny, Minister of Justice Michael Makuei Lueth, Minister of Roads and Bridges Peter Lam Both, Minister of Environment and Forestry Mabior Garang de Mabior, Governor of Central Equatoria State Emanuel Adil Anthony, and Inspector General of Police Gen. Said Chawul Lom.
President Kiir urged the officials to work around the clock and focus their full energy on improving service delivery and tackling social and economic challenges affecting citizens.
The President entrusted new Presidential Envoy to the Middle East with the responsibility of fostering cordial relations, ensuring the realisation of South Sudan’s national interests through diplomatic means.
Addressing the new Minister of Justice, the President gave a clear directive to prioritise reforms in the justice sector. “You must address the backlog of cases in the judiciary and work toward improving the delivery of justice to our people,” Kiir emphasised.
The President also tasked the Governor of Central Equatoria, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, with enhancing security in the state, saying it is vital to ensure the safety of citizens and their property.
The Head of State said he is optimistic that the new officials will bring renewed energy to the administration’s efforts which are directed towards restoring confidence and improving conditions across the country.
credit: Office of the president Republic of South Sudan
