Governor of Eastern Equatoria Louis Lobong Lojore issued a gubernatorial order banning illegal buying and selling of gold in the state.
The document seen by Radio Emmanuel 89 FM reads, “The title and commencement of the Executive Order shall be cited as “The Gubernatorial Executive Order No. 1/2022 for banning illegal buying and selling of gold in Eastern Equatoria State, 2022 AD.”
The governor directs law enforcement agencies in the state to take all the necessary measures for the implementation of the order.
He said traders interested in buying or selling of gold in Eastern Equatoria State must register with the state Ministry of Trade and Industry before undertaking their activities.
The order warns that any person found involved in illegal buying or selling of gold in Eastern Equatoria State shall be subject to fine, imprisonment and confiscation of gold.