{"id":38852,"date":"2025-08-20T12:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=38852"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:30:48","slug":"mps-call-for-nationalization-of-the-mining-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/mps-call-for-nationalization-of-the-mining-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"MPs call for nationalization of the mining sector"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lawmakers are pushing for reforms in key sectors across the country to boost the economy | Photo Alan<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Alan Clement<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Some members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have called for the nationalization of the mining sector.<\/p>\n

The call came as lawmakers debated the president\u2019s speech delivered during the opening of the 1st Session of the TNLA.<\/p>\n

While deliberating on the president’s speech on Tuesday, some lawmakers expressed the need for nationalization of the mining sector in order to boost the economy.<\/p>\n

The call came at a time when the country continues to face economic crisis as South Sudanese pounds continue to experience depreciation against other major currencies like the United States dollar.<\/p>\n

The legislators stressed that South Sudan\u2019s economic recovery hinges on proper utilization of its mineral wealth, effective water management, and faithful implementation of presidential directives, particularly in critical sectors such as mining and education, among others.<\/p>\n

During the deliberations, Susan Thomas, representing Ezo County under the SPLM, called for the nationalization of South Sudan\u2019s mining sector, citing rampant exploitation by private entities and foreign interests.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur country is rich in various minerals in different states, but they are being exploited by the private sector and even foreigners,\u201d Susan stated.<\/p>\n

According to Susan, when the mining sector, especially gold mining, is nationalized, the country\u2019s reserve will be boosted.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the government nationalizes the mining sector, it can strengthen the economy, especially the SSP currency. The gold can serve as a reserved vault and legal tender to help with the current acute economic crisis,\u201d said<\/p>\n

The\u00a0nationalization\u00a0process is when governments wish to seize control of a profitable industry in order to create a sizable income stream for those in power.<\/p>\n

According to the members of Parliament, nationalization of the mining sector will ensure proper utilization of the resources for the benefit of South Sudanese.<\/p>\n

On resource management, she called on the Ministry of Water and Irrigation to develop a clear action plan before the national budget is presented while criticizing the reliance on buying water from foreign suppliers despite the abundance of the Nile River.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have water available in the Nile, yet we are buying water from foreigners,\u201d she said while recommending the Ministry of Water and Irrigation develop a comprehensive action plan ahead of the national budget discussions.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Nadia Arop, representing the Women\u2019s League, Unity State, expressed concerns about the lack of follow-up on presidential directives urging parliament to assess past commitments before discussing new ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we do not diagnose the problem of our implementation of our policies, we will sit every year to discuss the president\u2019s speech with no implementation.\u201d She questioned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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