{"id":48393,"date":"2026-10-01T15:51:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=48393"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:51:20","slug":"yei-leaders-urge-communities-to-sustain-development-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/yei-leaders-urge-communities-to-sustain-development-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Yei leaders urge communities to sustain development initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By James Innocent<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u200eLocal authorities in Yei River County have called on community development groups to sustain their initiatives and strengthen cooperation with government and development partners to support long-term development.<\/p>\n<p>\u200ePayam Director of Yei River County Rose Doru Simbe urged community development groups to maintain their activities, saying sustained community initiatives can contribute to improved development and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eShe encouraged local leaders and community members to remain actively involved in development programs and build on existing initiatives within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eLocal leaders also commended the government and development partners for working closely with communities to support efforts aimed at strengthening resilience and improving living conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eLowuya Morish, a local chief and head of the Boma Development Committee in Gimunu, said the community appreciates the support received from government and partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u200eHe said the assistance has contributed to efforts to strengthen resilience and promote development in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Director of Yei River County, Hillary Lokudu Muhammed, called for continued cooperation among communities, government institutions, and development partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u200e\u200eShe said sustained collaboration is 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