President Kiir Dismisses Three Undersecretaries and Appoints New Officials

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan dismissed three undersecretaries from key ministries on Friday evening. The replaced officials are from Foreign Affairs, Energy and Dams, and Health. He appointed new undersecretaries and technical advisors to enhance governance.

On Friday evening, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir issued a decree dismissing three undersecretaries within key government ministries. The officials relieved of their duties include John Samuel Bwogo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Lam Tungwar from the Ministry of Energy and Dams, and Dr. Harriet Akello Pasquale from the Ministry of Health. This decision was announced through the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) which did not elaborate on the reasons behind these dismissals.

Following the dismissals, President Kiir named their replacements, appointing Agnes A. Osawa to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madu Acuil Mayuen to the Ministry of Energy and Dams, and Dr. Anin Ngot Mou to the Ministry of Health. Additionally, in a subsequent decree, Kiir appointed technical advisors: Daniel Awow Chuang to the Ministry of Petroleum, Dr. Cosmas Pitia Kujo to the Ministry of Mining, and Simon Kimon Ladu to the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

In summary, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has reorganized his administration by firing three undersecretaries from crucial ministries and appointing new individuals to these positions. This move may reflect an effort to streamline governance and improve efficiency within the government. The addition of new technical advisors signifies a further commitment to strengthening the country’s administrative capacities.

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