South Sudan president to give state of nation address Thursday

November 10, 2015 (JUBA) – President Salva Kiir will address the nation on multiple issues on November 12, announced the South Sudanese presidency on Tuesday.

The state of the nation address, according to his spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny will take place on Thursday at the presidential palace known as J1 at around 10: 00 am local time.

Ateny said the country had gone through events and issues requiring attention of the president in his capacity as the head of state as a way to interact with the citizens to update them on what has taken place and what the government was doing .

This will be the second time in less than two months for President Kiir to talk to the nation since September when he held a similar national briefing about the need to ensure a successful implementation of the cease-fire agreement aimed at restoring peace and stability to the country.

The national address or the state of the nation address, which is usually covered by the public and private media, serves as a means through which the president presents to the nation outlook of issues encompassing security, peace, economic, political, and social condition of the state and the society.

It is also becomes the opportunity to review his plans and the accomplishments of programs of government for a particular period and how these objectives could be achieved during period of holding public office.

The Address which lasts ranging from one hour to several depending on the number of messages and precision with which the speech has been prepared is broadcast on television, radio, and print media guided by state agencies such as South Sudan Radio and Television and private media organizations.

(ST)