The expected Juba-Lainya-Kaya road commenced with bush clearance in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State on Thursday.
SSPDF Engineering corps and Universal Engineering Company, a sub-contracted company started the bush clearance conducted.
Commissioner of Lainya, Emmanuel Khamis Richard Luka, told Radio Easter after the launch that the road work is strategic for the people of Lainya, greater Yei, Central Equatoria and South Sudan at large.
He appeals for support from the people of greater Yei to ensure that the construction goes without hindrance.
Khamis urges the people of greater Yei and Lainya in particular to work for peace and disassociate themselves from rebels.
Central Equatoria State Legislative Assembly lawmaker, Yokwe Richard Joel, of Lainya constituency expresses gratitude on the development taking place in Lainya County.
He articulate joy on the rehabilitation of Aggrey Jaden highway and the commencement of bush clearance subcontracted companies.
The MP urges the population to cooperate with the construction companies and the security organs.
He calls on the inhabitants of greater Yei River region to stop hate speeches and embrace love.
The speakers talked to Radio Easter on Friday in Yei River County.
