By Lodu William Odiya
President Salvia Kiir Mayardit has called on the government officials and institutions to work as one cohesive team in service delivery, as the country edges closer to national elections in December this year.
In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir was speaking on Friday while officiating the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed cabinet ministers representing the SPLM-IO at State House in Juba.
“The President urged the new appointees to embrace the spirit of close collaboration between and amongst government agencies, adding that unity and coordination are pivotal for any meaningful service delivery and national development” the statement partly read.
Among the newly sworn-in officials are Lasuba Ludoru Wongo, Minister of Mining, Agok Makur Kur, Minister of Energy and Dams; Pur Solomon Gok, Minister of Federal Affairs; and Nuna Rudolf Bidivu, Minister of Gender and Social Welfare.
The new officials in their remarks underscored their readiness to work in tandem with other government institutions to bolster the Revitalised Peace Agreement in order to meet the the aspirations of the citizens.
Earlier this week, President Salva Kiir Mayardit had sacked several National Ministers representing the Sudan People’s liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM IO) Off their duties.
The changes were made in a presidential decree read on the state own South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).