Western Equatoria Education Minister called on youths to jump out of poverty line through education, contributing to the development of the state and South Sudan at large.
Pia Phillip Michael said it was only through education that South Sudan will realize development, Anisa Radio reported.
State Health Minister John Gboono cautioned youths against HIV and AIDS which is destroying most of the young people in the country.
Youth Union Chairperson Simple John Bakiki called upon the state government to support young people become future leaders.
He urged the youths not to be misled by politicians along tribal lines or power ambition.