After visiting Aweil South County, where he met with chiefs, teachers, and women’s groups, Angok arrived in Chelkou Payam, Aweil West County Friday.
During his meetings, Angok stressed the importance of ensuring all children have access to education. “I want to assure you that the governor is aware of the challenges you face,” he said. “We are committed to doing everything possible to strengthen our education system.”
Angok specifically addressed cultural practices that hindered girls’ education, urging communities to abandon outdated traditions.
“Keeping girls at home for wealth is a thing of the past. Every child, including girls who missed out on schooling—even those married young—should have the chance to return to education,” he emphasised.
The minister also acknowledged the difficulties faced by returnees from Sudan, whose children struggle to access schools. He pledged to collaborate with education sector partners to provide support for these vulnerable children.
Since the conflict in Sudan began in April 2023, over 770,000 South Sudanese nationals have fled to South Sudan, primarily through the Joda crossing, with tens of thousands more crossing at other points, bringing the total to over one million, according to humanitarian organisations.
Most of these individuals were refugees in Sudan who had previously fled the civil war in South Sudan. They now find themselves, together with some Sudanese counterparts, needing essential services like education and shelter.
In a separate development, Governor Simon Ober Mawut visited Aweil East County on Friday to launch a road connectivity project led by Africa Resources Corporation (ARC).
The initiative aims to mitigate the risk of flooding, which last year damaged roads and cut off access to Aweil Town for many residents.
