The Caretaker Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved a finance ministry memo on the 2026 Operations License Regulations with amendments. This move aims to strengthen state revenue and improve governance. The decision was made during the Council's Ordinary Sitting No. 002/2026, chaired by Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla. The approved memo concerns the Central Equatoria State Operations License Regulations 2026 for the Directorate of Trade and Industry.
The Council also deliberated on a separate memo regarding the centralisation of land lease and contract management. These proposals are considered crucial for strengthening the state's revenue collection and improving the management of government operations. By approving these memos, the Council aims to enhance administrative efficiency and public resource management. The Caretaker Minister of Finance, Planning and Investment has been tasked with operationalising the amended memo.
The Council reviewed the minutes of its previous sitting and received communication from the chair. A security briefing was presented by the Caretaker Minister of State for Local Government and Law Enforcement. According to the security report, the general security situation across Central Equatoria State remains calm and normal, despite isolated incidents. This briefing provided the Council with an update on the state's security status.
The approved finance memo is expected to play a significant role in strengthening state revenue. The Directorate of Trade and Industry will be responsible for implementing the Central Equatoria State Operations License Regulations 2026. This move is part of the state government's efforts to improve revenue generation and administrative efficiency. The Council's decisions aim to enhance the management of public resources.
The Caretaker Council of Ministers' decisions come as the state government considers measures to improve revenue generation. The government is exploring ways to enhance administrative efficiency and public resource management. The approved memos are expected to contribute to these efforts. By strengthening state revenue, the government aims to improve the overall development of Central Equatoria State.
The Council's Ordinary Sitting No. 002/2026 was chaired by Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla. The meeting was attended by members of the Caretaker Council of Ministers. The Council discussed various matters, including the finance memo and the security briefing. The meeting provided a platform for the Council to review the state's current situation and make informed decisions.
The state government's efforts to improve revenue generation and administrative efficiency are ongoing. The approved finance memo is a significant step towards achieving these goals. The Council's decisions will be implemented by the relevant ministries and departments. The government aims to enhance the overall development of Central Equatoria State through these efforts.
Key points
- The Caretaker Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved a finance ministry memo to strengthen state revenue and improve governance.
- The approved memo concerns the Central Equatoria State Operations License Regulations 2026 for the Directorate of Trade and Industry.
- The state government's efforts to improve revenue generation and administrative efficiency are ongoing.
