By Lodu William Odiya
Senior presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has called on the government to use the country’s oil revenue to support agriculture as early stated by Late Dr. John Garang De Mabior.
Speaking to the media, Manyang highlighted that during the liberation Late Dr. John was advising colleagues on important of using oil revenue to fuel Agriculture.
He reiterated the need for the government to followed the path with hope to improve Food production in the country.
Inline with the ongoing government efforts to increase food production the Presidential advisor urged authorities to double efforts and engage on large scale farming.
Manyang emphasised the importance of focusing on large-scale food production to reduce dependence on food imports.
“Dr. Garang wanted to use oil to improve agriculture by buying tractors, building roads, and growing our food. We need to follow this path,” Kiir said.
South Sudan celebrated Martyrs Day yesterday to honour those who lost their lives in the struggle for independence.
It is celebrated annually on July 30, to mark the anniversary of the death of the founding leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior, who struggle for South Sudan’s independence.
Garang, who led the Sudan People’s Liberation Army during the Second Sudanese Civil War, died in a helicopter crash in 2005, just weeks after becoming the First Vice President of Sudan.
His death is seen as a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history, and the day serves to honor his legacy and the sacrifices made by many in the fight for freedom.
In 2024, the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, pledged to give agriculture top priority in an effort to improve the nation’s food security.
In his speech on the New Year’s message, President Kiir instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to assist farmers nationwide in order to increase yields.
“In the year 2025, the government will prioritize agriculture to enhance our food security. I am therefore directing that the Ministry of Agriculture double its efforts to support farmers across the country to improve yields,” President Kiir said
Kiir directed the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate and construct roads leading to Western Equatoria to enable farmers to access the market.
The President asked the Ministry of Defense to remove all illegal checkpoints along the roads and rivers to guarantee the security and safety of travelers.