Western Lakes state officials call for peace and unity
May 3, 2016 (RUMBEK) – Authorities in South Sudan’s Western Lakes state have called on citizens to prioritise food production, reconciliation, peace and security in the region.
The region was a scene of inter-clan clashes, until recently when the state government deployed different units of the security forces to control the situation after various clashes.
“We are normal, everything will be well – our security forces are controlling town security very well. The clashes that happened last week in grassland are over and everyone is going about his/her normal businesses”, said Mabor.
Meanwhile, the deputy state governors, Agum Reuben Macier urged residents to build trust within the community.
She advised youth to sensitize their respective communities, with the intention of achieving lasting peace in the state.
“Let us work for the common goal called peace, it is the duty of everyone, neither youth nor intellectuals to work for peace as our common goal in this state,” said Macier.
She urged communities to mainly concentrate on food production.
NEW PORT UNVEILED
In a related development, a new port at Mingkaman in Eastern Lakes state was opened Tuesday, courtesy of a $4.1m donation extended by Japanese aid arm (JICA).
The state minister for roads and bridges, Kuong Daniel inaugurated the newly opened port in Eastern Lakes state.
He remarked, “The port will ease shipping of goods for the purposes of humanitarian assistance and fish production.”
Local government minister, David Mayom said the port will ease public transport demand, urging investors and stakeholders to assist Eastern Lakes state in all capacities.
The Japanese envoy to Juba, Kiya Masahiko urged South Sudanese to work for the country’s development.
(ST)