Dr. Machar Emphasizes On Reconciliation And Togetherness South Sudanese Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has called for mutual understanding, reconciliation and togetherness among the people of South Sudan in the wake of Abyei conflict and general economic challenges. 29 May 2011 Dr. Machar Emphasizes On Reconciliation And Togetherness The GOSS V.P; Dr. Riek Machar addressing the States’ leadership [©Gurtong]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 28th May, 2011 [Gurtong] - South Sudanese Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has called for mutual understanding, reconciliation and togetherness among the people of South Sudan in the wake of Abyei conflict and general economic challenges. While speaking to the 10 State’s representatives on Thursday at South Sudan Hotel Juba, Machar emphasized on unity among the people of South Sudan in an attempt to address the upcoming challenges the region is bound to face. Machar was addressing leaders from the various States of Southern Sudan during a workshop for Councils and Local Authorities. “We have enormous nation building tasks ahead of us; and this can only be achieved if we embrace mutual understanding and work hand in hand for peaceful coexistence and reconciliation as we attain our independence, come 9 July,” Dr. Machar urged. The meeting which was organized by the Office of the President, Local Government Board and development partners objectively aimed at devising good mechanisms for effective governance at the grass root level ahead of independence. Dr. Machar reiterated the government’s commitment to decentralization. He said that, “decentralized governance will remain pivotal to the government’s efforts of taking services close to the people in the villages.” He appealed to the State Legislative Assemblies to fast track the legislation of the Local Government Act so as to ensure it is in place before July when the region will be an independent State. He also said that GOSS will equip the local authorities adequately to enable them deliver services effectively at the grassroots. Machar reminded them the significance of maintaining peace for development and investment in the new nation. The various State leaders had a role in facilitating peaceful coexistence by building bridges across ethnic, religious and gender boundaries. Posted in: Home, Governance, Parliaments -- 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.
