President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in five newly appointed government officials, urging them to strengthen institutional performance, improve public service delivery and contribute to peace and national stability.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in Juba on Friday, following their appointments to various government positions.
Those sworn into office include Presidential Advisor on International Relations and Foreign Affairs, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol; Caretaker Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth; and Caretaker Governor of Warrap State, Angelo Ngot Mayar.
Others are Lt. Gen. Apiu Goch Dut, who was sworn in as Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance at the Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service, and Tor Deng Mawien, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority.
During the ceremony, President Kiir directed the newly sworn-in officials to improve institutional performance and ensure that government institutions deliver services more effectively.
The President also called on the officials to work towards advancing peace, unity and national stability as they assume their respective responsibilities.
Their appointments come as the government faces continued demands to strengthen public institutions and improve service delivery across the country.
