South Sudan parliament names chairpersons of specialized committees

By Ngor Arol Garang

August 16, 2010 (RENK) – The Juba-based regional parliament, the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly (SSLA) on Monday named 17 heads of specialized committees and 18 deputies, four months after conclusion of April elections.

Three of the deputies have, however, declined the appointments. While none of them was reached for comment, many viewed their decision as protest for relegation.

Speaking during the sitting chaired by the Speaker of the House, James Wani Igga, Deputy Speaker, Daniel Awet Akot, reportedly congratulated the new appointees and urged them to do the best in the best interest of the people they represent in the House.

As you are the eyes and legs of people you represent, nothing is expected of you apart from exerting efforts to do best in the best interest, said Akot

Akot, while calling for united house as one of the pillars for strong parliament, urged the newly appointed officials to spare no efforts on referendum. The reason for establishment of this house to existence is to assist in implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. “This peace is entering its final stages, no efforts should be reserved. We must work for its implementation to the spirit of partnership as stipulated in the accord,” he explained.

Reacting to the appointment, the newly appointed chairperson for information and culture, Joy Kwaje Eluzai, while thanking speaker for appointment and congratulating her colleagues, called for concerted efforts on referendum. “As representatives of our people, we must first and foremost try by all means possible to try to work together as one and united house so that we become reference to other institutions. We must also work together with other organs of the government particularly executive for delivery of services to our people and for successful conduct of the upcoming referendum,” said Eluzai.

Following their deliberations, 17chairpersons and 18 deputies were appointed.

These include:

– Security and Public Order – Hon. Aleu Ayieny Aleu
– Economy, Development and Finance – Hon. Prof. Bari A. Wanji
– Public Accounts – Hon. Kom Kom Geng
– Constituency Development Fund (CDF) – Hon. James Reat Gony
– Legislative and Legal Affairs – Hon. Dengtiel A. Kur
– Information and Culture – Hon. Joy Kwaje Eluzai
– Members Affairs – Hon. Daniel Deng Monydit
– Regional and International Cooperation – Hon. James Lual
– Natural Resources and Environment – Hon. Pascal Bandindi
– Education Science and Technology – Hon. James Janga Duku
– Peace and Reconciliation – Hon. Mathew Mathiang Deng
– Health and HIV/AIDS Affairs – Hon. Dr. Martha Martin Dar Both
– Services and Physical Infrastructure – Hon. Stephen Ajongo Akol
– Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs – Hon. Anjelina Nyamouka
– Gender, Social Welfare, Youth and Sports – Hon. Debora Chol
– Public Service and Administration – Hon. Timothy Tot Chol
– Industry, Energy and Mining – Hon. Henry Dilang Odwar

Deputy Chairpersons standing specialized committees:
– Security and Public Order – Hon. David Akwier Akwany
– Economy, Development and Finance – Hon. Henry Omai Okolawin (Declined)
– Public Accounts – Hon. Kutin Bayak Gil
– Constituency Development Fund (CDF) – Hon. Betty Achan Agawro (Declined)
– Legislative and Legal Affairs – Hon. Parmena Awerial Along
– Information and Culture – Hon. Lucy Lyaya Linca Loki
– Members Affairs – Hon. Umjuma Juma Sabil
– Regional and International Cooperation – Hon. Rowi Koul Jal (Declined)
– Natural Resources and Environment – Hon. Atotok Yak
– Education Science and Technology – Hon. Akuot Deng Kuac
– Peace and Reconciliation – Hon. Ngong Deng Gum
– Health and HIV/AIDS Affairs – Hon. Mary Kiden Enoka
– Services and Physical Infrastructure – Hon. Gordon Matot Tut
– Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs – Hon. Rem
– Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs – Hon. Remijo Lasu Peter
– Gender, Social Welfare, Youth and Sports – Hon. Mary Nawai Martin
– Public Service and Administration – Hon. Akur Akol Deng
– Industry, Energy and Mining – Hon. Jusmine Samuel Adakayi

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