The Governor of Yei River State has appreciated the United Kingdom for sending missionaries to serve in Yei since 1917.
David Lokonga Moses says the missionaries do not only bring good news of the gospel, but also education, peace, discipline, harmony and understanding of life values, Radio Easter reports.
He adds that immorality has reduced with moral values.
The governor says it is because of Christianity that South Sudan has achieved liberation from Arab domination.
David Lokonga was speaking during the centenary celebration at Emmanuel Cathedral in Yei on Monday