Lakes state governor names new cabinet amid criticism

January 6, 2015 (RUMBEK) – The caretaker governor of Lakes state, Maj-Gen Matur Chut Dhuol announced his new cabinet on Monday amidst criticisms from youth and the elderly.

Gordon Maker Manyiel, Wuol Agang Madhek and Daniel Chol Koknyin are among the new faces featuring on the new cabinet list. Madhek, the youth and sports minister was opposed on ground that he lacked enough experience and was still single.

“The new [youth and sports] minister is widely believed to be primary eight students and he did not hold and position in the past,” a youth activist told Sudan Tribune.

Meanwhile, Daniel Kuol Ayulio was appointed minister of finance, trade and industry replacing his former boss, Joseph Maker Dit.

Dhieu Wal Takpiny is the new minister for information and communication while Philip Kot Job takes over the agriculture, forestry and animal resources ministry.

Monica Achol Abil Aguek was appointed minister for public service as Ezekiel Thiang Mangar took over the gender and social welfare ministry. Others are Jok Ayom Majak (local government), Dut Makoi Kuok (education), Gordon Maper Manyiel (health), Abraham Mayen Kuc (physical infrastructure) and Mariam Paul Jebi (parliamentarian affairs).

(ST)