President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in several newly appointed government officials, urging them to strengthen institutional performance, improve public service delivery, and promote peace, unity, and national stability.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday in Juba, with the President emphasizing the importance of effective governance and the fulfilment of official responsibilities in advancing the country’s national priorities.
Those sworn into office included Hon. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Presidential Advisor on International Relations and Foreign Affairs; Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, Caretaker Minister of Cabinet Affairs; and Hon. Angelo Ngot Mayar, Caretaker Governor of Warrap State.
Others were Lt. Gen. Apiu Goch Dut, Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance at the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service, and Hon. Tor Deng Mawien, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority.
President Kiir called on the newly sworn-in officials to focus on improving institutional efficiency, strengthening government operations, and ensuring that public institutions deliver services effectively to the people of South Sudan.
He also underscored the importance of promoting peace, fostering national unity, and consolidating stability as the country continues to pursue its governance and development priorities.
The appointments place the officials in key positions across the presidency, government administration, state leadership, national security, and civil aviation, institutions that play important roles in the country’s administration and public service delivery.