The students of Rumbek National Secondary have appealed to UNMISS, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, to train citizens on peace keeping skills in order to maintain security of their nation.
The UN chose Rumbek National Secondary School to host UN’s Day celebrations in Lakes Sate, Good News Radio reported.Mangar Meen, speaking on the students’ behalf, urged UNMISS and other UN agencies to train youth, women and local chiefs on peace keeping rather than dishing out material support.
He said human rights development needs the transformation of the communities.
UNMISS representative Gilbert Natasha encouraged students to play their role in nation building.
He described the various UN global responsibilities that include peace keeping, health care, food aid, and human rights monitoring.
State Minister for Information and Government Spokesperson Charles Badri Mayen reiterated the need for the UN to focus on transforming the lives of South Sudanese from the trauma of war to a nation that is able to develop through the empowerment of its citizens.
He asked the UN to form people through capacity building in order to expand their minds and learn skills necessary to develop the country.
Mr Mayen appealed to the UN to oversee the transition to stability in South Sudan.
The UN celebrated on Wednesday its day throughout South Sudan.