President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed his support for Greater Pibor Administrative Area Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola amid growing security concerns and tensions involving Murle age-set groups in the area.
Gola Boyoi briefed President Kiir on the latest developments in Greater Pibor, highlighting key challenges affecting the area, including security concerns, mining activities in Raad and recent tensions involving Murle age-set groups.
Following the briefing, President Kiir expressed support for the Chief Administrator and directed relevant government institutions to strengthen efforts to address the challenges facing the administrative area.
On mining, Kiir called for activities in Raad to be formally regulated and brought into compliance with South Sudanese laws and regulations.
The President directed the responsible institutions to ensure that companies operating in the area are properly regulated and adhere to the country’s legal and regulatory requirements.
Kiir also called for strengthened security measures in Greater Pibor, as authorities continue to deal with tensions among Murle age-set groups and other security challenges.
The meeting gives Gola Boyoi renewed presidential backing as he works with national and local institutions to address security, mining and administrative concerns across Greater Pibor.
Greater Pibor has continued to face complex security and economic challenges, making coordination between the administrative area and national government institutions crucial to maintaining stability and regulating economic activities.
The engagement underscores continued presidential attention to developments in Greater Pibor and the need for coordinated government action to address the area’s security and economic concerns.
