W. Equatoria Governor swears in new Cabinet members

June 24, 2010 (YAMBIO) – Governor Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro and the President of the high court in WES, Justice Lado Ariminio Sekwat presided over a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at the Yambio Freedom square Thursday to formally install new Cabinet members, including Deputy Governor, Mr. Sapana Abui, from Mvolo County, who also doubles as the State Sinister of Trade and Investment.

The swearing in ceremony was attended by all the State Assembly Honorable members, and was followed by a public rally at the freedom square where thousands of WES citizens turned up to have a glimpse of the new cabinet members.

Other Cabinet members who were sworn in Thursday included Adel Sandrai from Maridi County, as Minister of Education, Mr. Charles Yore from Ibba County as, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Wilson Sidigi, from Yambio, as Minister of Local Government and Llaw Enforcement, Mr.Gibson Bullen Wande, from Yambio County, as Minister of Information and communications, Mr. Stephen Kumuyangi, from Mundri West County, as Minister of Health, Mr.Evans Doctor from Mundri East County, as Minister of Finance, Mrs. Norma Fadul, from Mundri East County, as Minister of social Development, and Mrs. Jackcillis E. Salathiel from, Ezo, as Minister of Labor, Public service and Human Resource Development.

Also in the new lineup are spin Mr. Robert Bandi, as Political Advisor, Mr. Mr. Gibson Jadala, as Economic Advisor, Col. Lavric Liwa as Security Advisor, Mr. Lino Utu as Social Service Delivery Advisor, Col. Samuel Bati (Former State Minister of Local Govt) as Local Government and Administration Advisor, Miss. Mary Biba as, Gender and HIV/AIDS Advisor, Mr. Angelo Parakondo Commissioner of State HQs.

State Governor has cautioned the newly sworn in ministers and advisors to “quit the poison of corruption in the state since the state has little resources that need proper management.”

“Since there are no Schools of Ministers and Governors, all are new, therefore people should learn from each other in order to progress in the state, calling for advice from the legislatures to the executives,” Bakosoro said.

He also told the new ministers and advisers he expected efficiency and results.

State MPs have endorsed the cabinet a day before the swearing in ceremony.

MPs have described the New Cabinet as “a seamless changeover” that would pave the way for the Bakosoro administration to plan a “golden five-year” of development in Western Equatoria State.

Addressing a mammoth crowd at Yambio freedom square, The Rite Honorable Speaker of WE State legislative Assembly Edward Bukulu, appealed for the unity of the people of WES irrespective of their political colors especially at what he called “crucial moment of referendum.”

The speaker further called upon the whole populations to” cooperate and be ready to fight LRA rebels to compliment what the new governor has put forward as his top security priority.”

Since 2005, Ugandan marauding rebels known for their brutal and vicious actions have continued to terrorize Western Equatoria, with a man-slaughter which has deteriorated of recent.

In his part, to tackle the only chronic problem in the state, Bakosoro urged the citizens to be ready and vigilant to face the growing threats of the notorious LRA rebels.

“In this new Government, we must, make sure we work towards the achievement of the major two components, that are, referendum and relative stability in the state.”

Col Bakosoro reiterated his position as the head of the state and the first priority in the agenda during his elections campaign, ready to mobilize and prepare the youth ready “as the LRA issue is going beyond control and more lives are being lost at different angles of the state, he said.

He also stressed much on the forth coming referendum due in early 2011, saying “there is no choice as for the past elections, one way, NO for UNITY and YES for SEPERATION, it’s time to find [our] own plots that is our independence.”

The Governor called upon the community leaders to campaign seriously about the referendum because this is the only battle remaining at hand to be achieved by all means.

(ST)