The Governor of Upper Nile State, James Koang Chuol, has reconstituted the state government by appointing a caretaker cabinet, commissioners for the state’s 13 counties, and other officials. This move comes after the dissolution of the national and state governments last month. The appointments were made through a gubernatorial order issued recently.
The caretaker ministers appointed by Governor Koang include Philip Amum Amon as Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Paul Kur Ajang as Minister of Information and Communications, and Lam Amos Agook as Minister of Finance, Planning and Investment. Other appointments include Angok Deng Kuol as Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Forestry, Nyanuer William Nyuon as Minister of Health, Luke Sadalla Deng as Minister of General Education and Instruction, and Chuol Dep Kier as Minister of Roads, Bridges and Physical Infrastructure.
Governor Koang has also appointed commissioners for the state’s 13 counties. Awer Juac Kejok has been appointed as commissioner for Akoka County, Denis Deng Pur for Baliet County, and Onok Okuch Lual for Fashoda County. Other county commissioners include James Daud Dana for Maban County, John Arop Amum for Makal County, Beach Banang Yoah for Maiwut County, and Zakaria Lwanyo Amum for Manyo County.
Additional appointments include Adway Akech Yuot as commissioner for Melut County, John Miyieny Lual for Longechuk County, James Gatwech Jock for Nasir County, James Obur Aywok for Panyikang County, Ding Deng Lueth for Renk County, and Justin Nhial Batoang for Ulang County. The Governor has also made appointments for the Malakal City Council, including Tor Riam Riek as Mayor and Amel Ding Ayier as Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance.
Furthermore, Governor Koang has appointed Bolis Chan Amol as Deputy Mayor for Land Affairs and Lorpiny Akol Tongok as Chairperson of the State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). The order relieves Paul Biel Pal of his position as Upper Nile State Coordinator in Juba. The Governor’s order takes effect on the date of its signature by the Caretaker Governor.
The appointments are aimed at ensuring the continued governance and administration of the state. The caretaker cabinet and county commissioners will be responsible for overseeing the state’s affairs until a new government is formed. The Governor’s move is expected to bring stability and continuity to the state.
The situation in Upper Nile State has been closely watched, given the recent developments in the country. The state has been working to recover from years of conflict and instability. The appointment of a new caretaker cabinet and county commissioners is seen as a step towards restoring normalcy and promoting development in the region.
Key points
- Governor James Koang Chuol has appointed a new caretaker cabinet and county commissioners in Upper Nile State.
- The appointments follow the dissolution of the national and state governments last month.
- The caretaker cabinet and county commissioners will oversee the state’s affairs until a new government is formed.
