The caretaker governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has taken swift action against the alleged repackaging of expired food commodities in Juba. On Sunday, Governor Jadalla posted a statement on his Facebook page, directing county authorities to investigate the matter and take legal action against the company involved. The company, H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited, is accused of repacking expired food commodities into new packaging with altered expiry dates.
According to the investigation, the repackaged food commodities were found in Gumbo, a suburb of Juba. The governor has instructed the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County to coordinate with relevant government bodies, including the South Sudan Bureau of Standards and security agencies, to ensure accountability. This move is part of the Central Equatoria State Government's commitment to public and food safety, ensuring that all food items in markets meet consumption standards.
The alleged repackaging of expired food commodities was uncovered during a joint inspection tour led by Governor Wani and Kalisto Lado, the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County. The team discovered large quantities of expired flour, biscuits, cooking oil, sugar, and other essential food items in Gumbo. The governor has urged the public to report any suspicious or expired goods found in markets and shops, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility in tracing traders and companies involved in selling expired goods.
Governor Jadalla has stressed that public health is a top priority and will not be taken lightly. The State Government has pledged to take legal action against any company found repackaging expired goods. The governor's directive aligns with the government's commitment to ensuring that all food items in markets meet consumption standards. The investigation is ongoing, and the government is working to hold those responsible accountable.
The repackaged food commodities were found to have been packaged into new sacks, jerrycans, and boxes with altered expiry dates. This has raised concerns about the safety and quality of food items in markets and shops. The government has assured the public that it is taking all necessary measures to prevent the sale of expired goods and protect public health.
The Central Equatoria State Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that all food items in markets meet consumption standards. The government has urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious or expired goods found in markets and shops. The investigation into the alleged repackaging of expired food commodities is ongoing, and the government is working to hold those responsible accountable.
The governor's swift action has been welcomed by the public, who are concerned about the safety and quality of food items in markets and shops. The government's commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that all food items meet consumption standards has been reassuring. The investigation is expected to continue, and those responsible for the alleged repackaging of expired food commodities will be held accountable.
Key points
- Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has ordered a swift investigation into the alleged repackaging of expired food commodities in Juba.
- The investigation revealed that H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited in Gumbo had repacked expired food commodities into new sacks, jerrycans, and boxes with altered expiry dates.
- The government has pledged to take legal action against any company found repackaging expired goods and has urged the public to report any suspicious or expired goods found in markets and shops.
