The National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of new Government Chief Whip.
Speaker Manasseh Magok Rundial read the decree in parliament arousing thunderous applause from legislators.
The decree named Tulio Odongi Ayahus the new Government Chief Whip in the assembly.
He was received with clappings and cheers to take the front seat in the floor as his predecessor Atem Garang greeted him to take a middle seat.
MP Tulio Odongi Ayahus who hails from Eastern Equatoria State was a vocal participant in parliamentary sessions before his appointment.