By Alan Clement
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the Vice President for Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, have jointly called for deeper cooperation between religious institutions and the government.
Speaking during a Sunday service at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Buluk, the two leaders called on the Church to take a proactive role in nation-building efforts, emphasizing that moral guidance and spiritual support are integral elements of the country’s progress.
Addressing congregants, Vice President Josephine Lagu emphasized the church’s pivotal role in reconciliation and moral guidance. She praised the contributions of religion to social cohesion and reconciliation describing religion as a key pillar in promoting peace.
“The church lays the moral and spiritual foundation for nation building, while the government upholds the rule of law,” she stated, urging religious leaders to actively engage in promoting unity and peace across communities.
Governor Mujung reiterated the role of peace, unity, and security as the cornerstone of his administration’s agenda. “Unity is paramount if we are to defend and develop our country. The Government of Central Equatoria State believes that through cooperation, we shall succeed together,” he said.
Governor Mujung also appealed to religious leaders to include unity, moral integrity, and civic responsibility in their sermons. “Religious leaders must preach messages that inspire discipline and national unity. When our people uphold the law, peace and development follow,” Mujung said.
He further called for collaborative efforts in addressing insecurity across all communities especially in the capital Juba. he said, “Security is a fundamental right of every citizen. For it to prevail, the public should work with security organs by reporting criminal activities. This is a shared responsibility.”
Other senior state officials also attended the Sunday service including Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, State Minister of Peacebuilding, and Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, Commissioner of Juba County. Their presence reinforced the administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and community engagement.
The visit to AIC forms part of a broader outreach initiative aimed at promoting interfaith cooperation, peacebuilding, and inclusive governance across Central Equatoria.