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Governor Uber highlighted the importance of engaging constituents during the break and announced plans for an inclusive Aweil Community Conference to address challenges and shape the state’s future.
“I have issued an order forming a high-level preparatory and technical committee for this purpose. This conference has been a long-standing demand of our people,” Uber said.
He also pledged a collaborative working relationship between the executive and legislative branches to strengthen governance.
The governor called on lawmakers to combat corruption as a pathway to prosperity, stating: “We must collectively fight and eradicate this menace (corruption) in all institutions of government to secure a future of prosperity for our people.”
Acknowledging the impact of floods and food insecurity, Uber praised efforts by the national government and humanitarian agencies but urged further assistance to address ongoing challenges.
Meanwhile, Speaker Achol William Amoi celebrated the reopening of the assembly, showcasing completed projects, including five new offices for specialized committees and the purchase of a generator to enhance operations.
She also noted legislative achievements, such as passing the state budget, banning unauthorized land surveys, and regulating the sale of alcohol and certain beverages.
However, Amoi highlighted challenges, including the lack of mobility, office equipment, and furniture for senior staff.
The assembly had initially planned to reconvene in July but postponed the session after President Salva Kiir replaced the previous governor, Tong Akeen Ngor, with Simon Uber Mawut in June.
Governor Mawut had reportedly requested more time before the assembly resumed to allow for administrative adjustments.
