By James Innocent<\/p>\n
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World Bank delegation visited Yei River County, Central Equatoria State to assess electricity demand and discuss a potential power rehabilitation project.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Led by Country Director Firas Raad, the delegation was joined by government officials, representatives from UNOPS, and civil society organizations.<\/p>\n Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa stressed the critical need for power, especially for the Yei Civil Hospital, a regional healthcare facility.<\/p>\n Mr. Kanyikwa welcomed the World Bank’s interest and assured them of Yei’s commitment to the project’s success.<\/p>\n “We applaud the World Bank for selecting Yei for this electricity project. Yei is a unique place for running electricity, and the people will not disappoint” said Commissioner Kanyikwa<\/p>\n Additionally, he requested employment opportunities for Yei’s skilled youth.<\/p>\n Firas Raad, World Bank Country Manager, expressed appreciation for Yei’s acceptance of the electricity plan and highlighted plans to assess the town’s power distribution system.<\/p>\n “We appreciate the acceptance of the electricity plan and will look into the power distribution system for the entire town,” said Raad.<\/p>\n Faustino Tombe, Acting Undersecretary of Ministry of Energy and Dams commended the commissioner’s hospitality and collaboration with the World Bank.<\/p>\n Local Support for the Project.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ezbon Gale, Yei Executive Director, emphasized the importance of electricity for returning residents who previously enjoyed it.<\/p>\n “The civil hospital has been receiving many returnees who left with electricity and would be happy to see it upon their return,” he said.<\/p>\n David Bala, Principal of Yei Crop Training Center, stressed the impact on agriculture and business, attracting returnees from Uganda and Congo.<\/p>\n “Electricity is crucial for Yei’s business communities and health facilities. With returnees coming back, Yei will be a centre for business,” said Bala.<\/p>\n Justin Luwate, Chairman of the Yei River County Chamber of Commerce, highlighted Yei’s existing businesses and the potential boost from electricity.<\/p>\n “Despite electricity challenges, Yei is a business centre with small factories and businesses. We appreciate the commissioner’s initiative” he said.<\/p>\n A resident, Juan Margret Lomora underlined the importance of electricity for education.<\/p>\n “Electricity is vital for education, powering laboratory equipment and internet access in schools and lighting for studying,” said Margret.<\/p>\n For his part, Father Simon Khamis, a civil society activist, called for Yei to regain its position as a food basket for the region and utilize electricity for local production.<\/p>\n “Yei was once South Sudan’s food basket. Electricity is needed for development, and we should be producing our organic juice,” he expressed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By James Innocent World Bank delegation visited Yei River County, Central Equatoria State to assess electricity demand and discuss a potential power rehabilitation project. Led by Country Director Firas Raad, the delegation was joined by government officials, representatives from UNOPS, and civil society organizations. 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