By Lodu William Odiya
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food security, Lily Albino Akol has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners.
According to the press department, the remark came during the 14th African Ministerial Cooperative Conference (AMCCO) 2025 opened in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
“In her opening remarks, Albino Akol reaffirmed South Sudan’s strong commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners to strengthen cooperatives as engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and socio-economic transformation” statement partly read.
In the statement, the collaborative work would strengthen cooperatives as engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and socio-economic transformation.
The statement underscored the conference brought together Ministers and high-level delegates from across the continent to advance Africa’s cooperative development agenda.
The statement stated that Albino, delivered South Sudan’s national statement, outlining the country’s cooperative development priorities and aspirations.
It further stated Albino reiterated South Sudan’s commitment to working closely with regional and international partners to strengthen cooperatives as a key pillar of socio-economic transformation and inclusive development.
“During the conference, the Hon. Deputy Minister signed the ‘Nairobi Declaration for Regional Cooperative Development” on behalf of the Republic of South Sudan and joined fellow Ministers” the statement read.
According to the statement, the Cooperative Model Law”, is a landmark framework aimed at enhancing cooperative governance and collaboration across the continent.
The underscored she also accepted a symbolic elephant gift, representing power, unity, and endurance values that reflect the strength and resilience of South Sudan’s cooperative movement.
Cooperatives in South Sudan are essential for fostering economic development and community resilience.
Continued support and investment in this sector are necessary to overcome existing challenges and maximize their impact on poverty alleviation and economic empowerment.