{"id":35884,"date":"2025-05-22T10:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=35884"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:06:19","slug":"kiir-applauds-unity-state-governor-on-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/kiir-applauds-unity-state-governor-on-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiir applauds Unity State governor on peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Yiep Joseph<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>President Salva Kiir has applauded Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top for maintaining peace and stability in the region.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the Office of the President, Governor Bim briefed President Kiir on Wednesday regarding the situation in Unity State.<\/p>\n<p>Following the briefing, President Kiir expressed appreciation for the governor&#8217;s efforts in fostering peace and unity among the communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Kiir commended Governor Bim for his dedication to maintaining peace and stability,\u201d the statement read in part.<\/p>\n<p>The head of state directed the governor to continue promoting unity and stability, emphasizing that the citizens of Unity State must be empowered to cooperate with one another.<\/p>\n<p>Kiir stated that the presence of peace in Unity State would enable the government and its partners to implement developmental programs.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting underscored the need for concerted efforts to solidify peace and uphold sustainable stability and unity in the country.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Governor Bim thanked the president for his continuous support and vowed to continue maintaining peace and unity in the area.<\/p>\n<p>He reported that the security situation remains calm and stable, despite some isolated incidents that are being managed by the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Bim expressed that the state government is striving for peace, stability, and harmony, particularly regarding public order and uniting the population.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, he reiterated his call for Christians to prioritize peace as a foundation for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the Christmas service at St. Martin Deporest, Diocese of Bentiu, Bim underscored the significance of unity and harmony in fostering progress for the entire community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe governor highlighted the importance of Christmas for Christians, as it is a day of repentance, confession, and, above all, a renewal of our union with God,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Bim reminded the faithful that peace is essential for long-term prosperity and that only through unity can the state overcome its challenges and move toward a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>He urged Christians to embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts, fostering mutual understanding and respect among different groups within the state.<\/p>\n<p>The governor told the congregation that, despite the challenges, they could rebuild Bentiu and the wider Unity State through collective effort and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing past challenges, the leader specifically appealed to locals residing in Protection of Civilians (POC) sites, urging them to return and participate in the reconstruction of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Yiep Joseph &nbsp; President Salva Kiir has applauded Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top for maintaining peace and stability in the region. According to a statement from the Office of the President, Governor Bim briefed President Kiir on Wednesday regarding the situation in Unity State. 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