Eastern Equatoria Confirms The New Animal Resources Minister The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has finally sworn Mr. Wilson Lolup Lopatu, as the first ever State Minister for Animal Resources & Fisheries.19 April 2011 The Animal Resources Minister, (Centre) Wilson Lopatu shown his new ministry [©Gurtong] By Peter Lokale Nakimangole TORIT, 18th April, 2011 [Gurtong] – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has finally sworn Mr. Wilson Lolup Lopatu, as the first ever State Minister for Animal Resources & Fisheries.
Prior to his present position, Lolup was the Commissioner for the State Headquarters based in Torit following his appointment shortly after the formation of the current Government in the 2010 April elections. Before his appointed as the Commissioner for State Headquarters, Lolup served in the previous Government as the Kapoeta North County’s Commissioner. “Under the State Governor’s decree, No. 10/2011 dated 30th March 2011, Lolup was appointed to the newly established Ministry of Animal Resources & Fisheries after wide consultations,” the State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore affirmed. The new Ministry was gazetted after an endorsement by the State Council of Ministers with the State Governor in consultation with State Assembly and his cabinet. The Governor then issued a decree establishing the new ministry on November 27, 2010. Part of the decree read: “In exercise of powers conferred under article 100(2) (a) of the Interim constitution of Eastern Equatoria State 2008, I, Louis Lobong Lojore, Governor of Eastern Equatoria State do hereby decree the appointment of Wilson Lolup Lopatu as the State Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries with effect from March 30, 2011.” While giving his special thanks to the Government of Eastern Equatoria State, EES, Lolup called for teamwork in development activities from the people of EES especially the leaders. He confirmed his new appointment and pledged to work hard in developing the Livestock sector in the region. His appointment coincides with that of Mr. Akile Miridi as the Commissioner for Investment in the EES, whose Governor’s decree number was 12/2011 with effect from March 30, 2011. 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.
