Western Equatoria state committee for National Prayer and on Friday conducted the first prayer at the State Governor office.
Deputy Governor Sapana Abui thanked President Salva Kiir for appointing a committee to head the mission of peace, healing and reconciliation in all the states, Anisa Radio reported.
He recognized God’s protection during the war, referendum for self determination and independence.
Deputy Speaker Hannah Lona Bona said the prayer was paramount because there was no love among the communities and resulted to silent conflict in the state.
She pointed out that the executive and legislative bodies have no peace because a good number of laws and bills that were passed in the assembly were not implemented.
Nzara Episcopal Bishop Samuel Enosa Peni called upon the citizens of South Sudan to love God and do everything in His name.
A state healing and reconciliation prayer will take place on Monday in Yambio.