Equatorians Call For Unity Ahead Of Independence Veteran politicians, church leaders, chiefs, and many patriotic citizens of the Greater Equatoria Region convened today in a three days conference at Nyakuron Cultural Center, Juba.15 April 2011 Delegates listening during the opening ceremony at Nyakuron Cultural Center [©Gurtong] By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 14th April, 2011 [Gurtong] - Veteran politicians, church leaders, chiefs, and many patriotic citizens of the Greater Equatoria Region convened today in a three days conference at Nyakuron Cultural Center, Juba.
During the conference opening ceremony keynote speeches, the three States’ Governors emphasized on unity among the Equatorians ahead of the South Sudan Independence day. H.E Joseph Bakosoro, Luise Lobong, and Clement Wani of Western, Eastern and Central Equatoria State respectively advocated on how Equatorians should embrace unity and its importance to the region. Bakosoro urged for peaceful co-existence among the leaders. Lobong said that, unity of all the Equatoria people is not a choice but a key ingredient. He reiterated that, unity of the Equatorians should be based on respect and sharing of resources, while Wani urged all the Equatorians to support and unite their leaders. Hon. Manase Lomole, the Organizing Chairperson of the Conference said that the objective of the function is to advocate for justice, unity and prosperity among the people of the region. Over 500 guests were expected to attend the function. Veteran politicians, who serve in the Government of Southern Sudan, GOSS, and Government of National Unity, GONU, were some of the key personnel in the function. Among them was the Anyaya One Veteran Joseph Lagu, Lt. Gen. Alfred Ladu Gore the GOSS Presidential Advisor on political Affairs; Elias Lomuro the GOSS Presidential Advisor among other leaders. Representing the GOSS President as the Chief Guest of Honor was the GOSS Presidential Advisor on Legal Affairs Justice Telar Deng. He represented the GOSS commitment to address issues of the people of Equatoria. He also urged Equatorians to work together for peaceful co-existence and unity for strong nation building of the new country to be. South Sudan voted for an overwhelming session and will be officially recognized as an independent Africa 54th nation. Manase said the conference prepares the Equatorian region and perhaps Southern Sudan ahead of the Independent recognition. Posted in: Home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
