The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has announced the appointment of a seven-member caretaker cabinet in Juba. The appointments, which take effect immediately, include ministers for finance, local government, information, health, education, roads, and agriculture. The governor also appointed caretaker coordinators for Wonduruba Administrative Payam and security affairs in Juba County. The new officials are expected to take charge of key sectors in the state.
The newly appointed caretaker ministers are John Ijino Lako, Minister of Finance, Planning and Investment; Naphtali Hassan Ghale, Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency; and Joseph Pitia Kenyi Yikwach, Minister of Information and Telecommunication. Rina Dongo Stella Vincent has been appointed Minister of Health, while Lupai Satimon Andrew will head the Ministry of General Education and Instruction. Misuk Moses Mule Enoka has been appointed Minister of Roads, Bridges and Physical Infrastructure.
Lily Kapuki Jurkin has been appointed Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. The governor also appointed Eng. Taban Juma Alison as Caretaker Coordinator of Wonduruba Administrative Payam. Lt. Col. John Subek Santurlino was appointed Caretaker Coordinator on Security Affairs of Juba County. The appointments were made through decrees signed by the caretaker governor, which came into force on the date of signature.
The gubernatorial statement said the appointments cover the seven ministries, Wonduruba Administrative Payam, and security affairs in Juba County. Governor Jadalla conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed officials as they assumed their respective responsibilities. The appointments come as the Central Equatoria State administration continues to operate under a caretaker arrangement.
The new officials will oversee key sectors including finance, health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, information, and local government. The caretaker cabinet is expected to play a crucial role in the state's governance until a new administration is established. The governor's decrees have been implemented, and the newly appointed officials have taken charge of their respective ministries.
The Central Equatoria State administration has been operating under a caretaker arrangement for some time. The appointment of the caretaker cabinet is seen as a move to ensure continuity of governance in the state. The governor's decision to appoint a caretaker cabinet is aimed at providing stability and effective governance in the state.
The UK Ambassador to South Sudan recently urged the caretaker government to remain neutral ahead of elections. The appointment of the caretaker cabinet in Central Equatoria State is being seen in the context of the country's preparations for elections. The state's administration will continue to operate under the caretaker arrangement until a new administration is established.
Key points
- Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has appointed a seven-member caretaker cabinet in Central Equatoria State.
- The appointments include ministers for key sectors such as finance, health, education, and infrastructure.
- The caretaker cabinet will oversee governance in the state until a new administration is established.
