The 28 states governors appointed by President Salva Kiir on Christmas Eve have been sworn in today, Tuesday in Juba.
President Kiir urges his appointees to work hard to develop their states from scratch.
Your first priority should be peace implementation, the president says.
He believes the creation of 28 states and appointment of governors does not violate August Peace Agreement.
President Kiir reminds the new governors to be ready to step down from their seats as the peace deal demands.
Meanwhile representative of the governors, Dr Joseph Monytuil says they will work for peace and development of the country.
President Kiir in October issued a decree increasing 28 states out of the existing 10.
On Christmas Eve, he decreed the appointment of 28 states governors amidst nationwide criticism by opposition political parties.