By Alan Clement
Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has challenged newly graduated agribusiness professionals to spearhead food production efforts.
Lobong encouraged the graduates to organize agricultural cooperative groups to enable them to access government support more effectively.
The governor made the remark during a graduation ceremony held at Magwi College of Agribusiness and Management Sciences on last week.
The Governor awarded diploma certificates to 37 graduates 11 of whom are female and urged them to apply their academic training to practical farming initiatives.
“This is the time for you to translate your academic knowledge into tangible results,” he said. “By working together in cooperatives, you will attract more support and be able to farm on a larger scale,” the Governor added.
The governor also revealed that Eastern Equatoria State is expecting tractors from the national government to boost agricultural productivity. He pledged that the state would directly assist graduates who organize themselves into farming groups.
Senior state officials and a delegation of professors from the University of Juba, which the college is affiliated with attended the graduation ceremony. The presence of the academic leaders underscored the importance of aligning education with development goals in agriculture and food systems.
Magwi College of Agribusiness and Management Science plays a pivotal role in training youth in sustainable farming, agribusiness management, and cooperative development key sectors in South Sudan’s broader push for economic diversification and food sovereignty.