Torit Catholic Diocese Apostolic Administrator urged media practitioners to be instruments of truth and peace to strengthen political leaders work for justice for the common good of South Sudan.
Monsignor Thomas Oliha said prayed for the good health of all South Sudanese to render better services to their fellow brothers and sisters.
Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore described media as important tool for passing either negative or positive information to the public, calling on journalists to be accurate and responsible while reporting daily.
He appealed to all media practitioners to ensure professionalism, accuracy and impartiality as they update the public on current issues to avoid affecting peaceful coexistence of citizens.
The two officials were speaking on Wednesday during the third independence anniversary celebration at Torit Freedom Square.