The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has called on cattle traders operating in Mogiri Boma, Mangalla Payam, to uphold peaceful coexistence and mutual respect in their dealings, particularly with host communities.
This call came during an official visit to the Mogiri Cattle Market by a high-level state delegation led by Angelo Daya, the State Advisor for Peace and Security.
The purpose of the visit was to assess the trading environment and listen to concerns from both local authorities and cattle traders.
Mogiri Cattle Market is a key livestock hub, largely frequented by traders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), a region known for its pastoral economy.
Hon. Daya urged the traders to engage responsibly and maintain communication with Central Equatoria authorities.
“When you bring your livestock here, always inform the authorities in Juba. Your safety and the security of this market depend on cooperation,” he said.
Leon Abe Brown, the state minister for Local Government and Law Enforcement, relayed a message from Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, emphasizing that peace among cattle traders was vital for sustaining economic growth and community harmony.
“Without peace, there is no trade. You must live in unity, not just as traders, but as people working for a shared future,” Minister Brown said.
On behalf of the traders, Zakaria Kengen, a representative from GPAA, expressed appreciation for the state’s engagement.
He advocated for strengthened ties between Central Equatoria and the Greater Pibor region to ensure sustainable cattle trading and conflict prevention.
The visit reflects growing efforts by CES leadership to maintain order, strengthen inter-state cooperation, and protect livelihoods in key trading corridors.
