The government of Yei River State on Thursday celebrated eighth anniversary of South Sudan independence under the theme: ‘Peace, unity and reconciliation’.
Addressing the gathering at Yei Freedom Square, Acting Governor Yusto Baba Dema applauds SPLM for the struggle to achieve freedom, Radio Easter reports.
The Acting governor explains that it is important to note that independence is never the end of the struggle.
He adds being independent is the beginning of sustainability, responsibility and compromise of a nation.
The government official made the remarks during the celebration of the 8th independence anniversary on Thursday at Yei Freedom Square.