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Assembly Speaker Achol William Amoi confirmed to the media on Wednesday that the budget was passed and subsequently signed into law by Governor Tong Aken Ngor.
The 13 billion South Sudanese pound budget prioritizes security, health, and education.
“The number one priority in this budget is security. As you know, our state borders Sudan, which has a conflict that is still raging. Another factor is health and education, and these are top priorities,” Amoi said.
“The three chapters in the budget include chapter one, which covers operations, chapter two, which covers salaries payment, and chapter three, which covers developmental activities,” she noted.
Amoi highlighted the importance of development alongside health and education.
She expressed concern about the gradual departure of humanitarian organizations and emphasized the need for greater focus on development, particularly feeder roads.
Amoi acknowledged that companies like ARC (Africa Resources Corporation) are contributing to development and urged patience with service delivery.
Following the budget’s passage and the governor’s approval, the parliament has now gone into recess.
