By Jacob Onuha Nelson
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called on communities in Pwata Payam of Kapoeta South County to uphold sustained peace and security.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Karengak community, Governor Lobong reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining stability, improving infrastructure access, and strengthening unity across the area.
He emphasized that peace and security remain critical for development and service delivery, assuring residents of the government’s continued efforts to safeguard stability in Pwata and surrounding areas.
The governor also urged residents to take an active role in community-led road clearance initiatives, encouraging voluntary efforts to open and maintain roads linking villages, schools, and health centres.
“Improved road access is essential for movement, service delivery, and economic activity,” he noted, adding that collective community action would help bridge infrastructure gaps.
The visit was attended by Kapoeta South County Commissioner Jeff Longoria, National Member of Parliament Abdalah Kapelo Ameri, State MPs Paul Napwon Yonae and Khalit Volto Lonok, and Chairman Martin Lorika Lojam. The leaders reiterated the state government’s focus on grassroots engagement, describing peace, accessibility, and unity as key pillars for progress in Eastern Equatoria.
Despite the renewed calls for stability, Pwata Payam continues to face acute humanitarian challenges. The area is grappling with severe food insecurity, heavy reliance on unstable pastoralist livelihoods, and persistent water shortages, leaving many households vulnerable.
Local authorities say sustained peace and improved access to basic services will be crucial in addressing the growing humanitarian needs and fostering long-term development in the county.