By Lodu William Odiya
Vice president and the Chairperson for the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has reaffirmed readiness to support the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in order to advance disease control.
In a statement released by the Vice president’s press unit yesterday, Igga emphasized that the Veterinary sector is crucial for the national economy and health of the animals.
“Prof. Igga reaffirmed government readiness to support the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to advance on disease control emphasising that the Veterinary sector is crucial for the national economy and health of the animals” the statement read.
The statement comes during the Veterinary Association’s first meeting in Juba.
The Meeting drew delegates from the ten States and three Administrative Areas, aimed at electing the new Executive Board to manage the affairs of veterinarians in the country.
In his keynote address to the audience at Palm Africa Hotel, Vice President of the Republic and Chair for the Economic Cluster Prof.
James Wani Igga called on the Veterinary Association to unite and work together as one team to safeguard the animals of South Sudan for the welfare of the people.
Meanwhile, the National Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyoti Adigo urged Veterinarian Association to contribute for the economic development of the country.
“Animals need to be safeguarded for the benefit of the people of South Sudan” the statement partly read.
He underscored that the Ministry of Animals Resources and Fisheries would work closely with the Association to advance animal resources for economic development.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Upper Nile University Dr. Ambrose Jubara called for the establishment of the Veterinary Council to protect the role and responsibilities of the Veterinary Association in the Country.
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is responsible for national policy, regulation and oversight of the livestock and fisheries sectors.
Its remit includes animal health, veterinary services, pastoral systems, fisheries management and aquaculture development.
The Ministry coordinates sector planning, regulatory standards and institutional collaboration across national and state levels.
It also engages with regional and international bodies on matters relating to animal health, trade and resource management.