Gbudue state governor appoints deputy, ministers

March 6, 2016 (YAMBIO) – The Governor of South Sudan’s Gbudue state has, through a republican decree issued Saturday, appointed of his deputy and seven ministers.

A former member of the Khartoum-based Government of National Unity, Kpiawandu is currently sits on the Council of States in the national assembly.

Another decree saw Jackson Ezekiel Buguwa appointed minister of local government and law enforcement, Joseph Sabuni Natale moved to information, while Patrick Kandi Kereyo maintained his finance, public service and human development ministry.

Others are Grace Datiro Yeremaya who becomes the new minister for agriculture, forestry and fisheries, Jackcilia Ebere Salathiel for physical infrastructure, Philip Pia Michael for education, gender and social welfare and Lino Utu Takuari was appointed minister for health and environment.

Sudan Tribune could not easily establish when the new officials will take oath.

(ST)