Author: Chany Ninrew | Published: 2 hours in the past
Swearing in of vice presidents Bol Mel and Josephine Lagu. (Photo: Office of the President).
President Salva Kiir has sworn his two deputies Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel for Economic Cluster and Josephine Lagu for Service Cluster in what his workplace stated is a “pivotal moment” to bolster governance and advance financial agenda.
The President stated he acknowledges the financial hardships going through the residents and directed Vice President Bol to rework the financial sector, by way of diversifying the financial system and prioritizing agriculture to enhance meals safety.
In his inaugural tackle, Vice President Bol Mel expressed “profound gratitude to His Excellency” for the belief and confidence bestowed upon him, in line with an announcement from the president’s workplace.
Dr. Mel reportedly pledged to serve with loyalty and devotion, and emphasised his dedication to behave with out concern or failure for the profit South Sudanese and SPLM occasion.
“I am dedicated to advancing our economic agenda and working closely with H.E. to ensure South Sudan secures its rightful place in the region,” he said.
Meanwhile, Josephine Lagu, who was sworn in below the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) ticket, expressed her profound appreciation to H.E. for the chance to serve. “I pledge not to let down the people of South Sudan,” she said.
She highlighted the collective duty of each the Government and the residents in making certain the availability of important providers and enhancing dwelling requirements throughout the nation.