Wau Women list Member of Parliament or MP on Sunday lured wealthy citizens to invest in the land to make it a better nation for all occupants.
Mary Emilio Bafuka appealed to warring parties to abandon the battlefield and work for investment.
She observed that all South Sudanese fought for the country’s independence and that it is time to work hard to build the nation.
Chamber of Commerce Advisor Joseph Daniel Mbimbi said Wau grows many crops including sorghum, sweet potatoes and peanuts that require quick means of transport for marketing.
He welcomed the launch of Golden Wings Aviation in Wau, saying it saves the sick referred for further medical care in Juba or beyond.
Cultivation in Western Bahr El Ghazal State like in other States remain traditional, officials believe it would do better for mass production if mechanized.