Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has announced significant administrative changes across several public institutions. The changes, effective immediately, aim to enhance service delivery within the state administration. New leadership has been appointed to the State Revenue Authority, State Investment Authority, Juba Special Economic Zone, and other government bodies. According to the Office of the Governor, these changes will improve the state's governance and service provision.
Several new advisors have been appointed to support the governor in various capacities. Viato Wani Swaka has been named Caretaker Advisor on Peace and Security Affairs, while Nyarsuk Patrick will serve as Advisor on Economic Affairs. Other newly appointed advisors include Peter Butil Faragallah for Legal Affairs, Eltayb Jeremicо Kenyi for Human Rights, and Elizabeth Pita Lugor for Gender, Child and Social Welfare. These appointments are expected to strengthen the governor's advisory team and enhance the state's policy-making capabilities.
The governor has also announced new leadership for the Central Equatoria State Revenue Authority. Waakhe Simon Wudu has been appointed Caretaker Commissioner General, with Louis Lado Tombe named Deputy Commissioner General. Jacob Pitia Emiliano will serve as Technical Advisor, alongside four appointed members of the authority. This move is expected to improve the state's revenue collection and management.
In addition to the revenue authority appointments, Philip Jada Angelo has been named Caretaker Commissioner General of the State Investment Authority/Corporation, with Victoria Keji Yasin appointed as Deputy Commissioner General. The governor has also appointed Lino Mogga Sule Kenyi and Gude Warnyiang Buro as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Juba Special Economic Zone, respectively. These appointments aim to boost investment and economic growth in the state.
Further appointments have been made to key government institutions. Eng. Juma Stephen Luga and Emmanuel Paul Jorkin have been appointed Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of State Vision 2040. The State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission will be headed by Marriam Aguli Zecharia as Chairperson, deputised by Wani Clement Paul. These appointments are expected to enhance the state's development planning and disaster response capabilities.
The governor has also made appointments in the health and local government sectors. Dr. Simon Gore has been appointed Director General in the State Ministry of Health, replacing Dr. James Wani Tom. Silvestro Omini has been appointed Caretaker Technical Advisor on Administration and Finance at Juba City Council, and Captain Geoffrey Data Rembe Guya as Caretaker Coordinator on Security Affairs in Kajo-Keji County. These moves aim to improve the state's healthcare and local governance.
The caretaker governor has expressed gratitude to outgoing officials for their service and contributions to the state, while wishing the newly appointed officials success in their respective responsibilities. All the gubernatorial decrees take immediate effect, according to the announcement issued on Wednesday. The appointments are expected to bring new leadership and ideas to the state's administration, enhancing its effectiveness and service delivery.
Key points
- Caretaker Governor General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani makes major administrative changes in Central Equatoria State.
- New leadership has been appointed to key government institutions, including the State Revenue Authority and State Investment Authority.
- The appointments aim to enhance service delivery, improve governance, and boost investment and economic growth in the state.
