Western Lakes state lawmakers develop work plan

May 5, 2016 (RUMBEK) – Lawmakers from South Sudan’s Western Lakes state legislative assembly have developed a three-year plan for proper execution of their duties.

The assembly speaker, Marik Nanga Marik, said top priority with to protect rights of vulnerable groups, transparency and accountability in the various institutions.

While presenting the assembly’s work plan (2016-2018), Nanga stressed the need to promote good governance.

“This is a work plan that will cover 2016 to 2018, it is only a three year work plan that would guide state parliament to the next level of decision in 2018,” said the speaker.

He said the existence of rampant corruption was mainly attributed institutional weaknesses and poor leadership.

“Focus should be on promotion of good governance and service delivery,” said Nanga.

This is the first time the Lakes state government has developed a work plan.

(ST)