Kiir reconstitutes communication, media, broadcasting authorities

JUBA – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a republican order reconstituting the National Communication, Media, and Broadcasting authorities.

According to a presidential order read out on the state owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Wednesday evening, Kiir dissolved and reconstituted the communication, media and broadcasting authorities.

Below are the appointments:

Board of Directors of the National Communication Authority

1- Professor John Akec, Chairman of the Board

2- Jean Mellit Kowal, Vice Chairman of the Board

3- Nabilo Adok Gai, Board Secretary

4- General Akol Kor as a member

5- Dr. Lado Wani Kenji as a member

6- Ochung Genesis Carlos as a member

7- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, as a member

8- Elijah Ali as a member

9- Simon Akwe Deng, representative of the financial and business community, member

Board of Directors of the National Media Authority

1- Atong Mueul Kaur Chairman of the Board

2- Joseph Ihiya Oday, Vice President

3- Elijah Alire Quay, Council Secretary

4- Teresa Medisto as a member

5- Irene Aya as a member

6- Majok Ayi Maruel as a member

7- Victor Pollen Papa as a member

8- Aju Lol Akwe Member

9- Abraham Meriak Albino, Member

South Sudan National Broadcasting Authority:

1- Mai Ajith Goj, Chairman of the Council

2- Dr. Chaplin Kara, Vice President of the Council

3- James Maguk Schlemm, Council Secretary

4- Dr. Victoria Anib as a member

5- Arya Loro Lotho as a member

6- Michael Tun Magok as a member

7- Teresa Cressio as a member

8- Andrea Mag-Mebior as a member

9- Johnson Lutiba Lang Member

In accordance with the republican decisions issued by the President, all of the appointments are effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021.