EES Reconciliation Conference Underway Eastern Equatoria State convened a two-day crucial conference for reconciliation, which started yesterday ahead of South Sudan’s Independence Day in order to unite influential leaders irrespective of their political parties across the State.21 June 2011 Governor Lobong addressing State leaders during the conferences’ opening [©Gurtong]By Peter Lokale Nakimangole TORIT, 21st June, 2011 [Gurtong] – Eastern Equatoria State convened a two-day crucial conference for reconciliation, which started yesterday ahead of South Sudan’s Independence Day in order to unite influential leaders irrespective of their political parties across the State.
With the theme: ‘Justice, Democracy, Accountability and Progress’ the ongoing conference that ends today with about 100 attendees is being held at Hotel Torit, presided over by the State Governor Hon. Louis Lobong Lojore. During the convention opening, the Governor informed the participants that the overall objective of the conference was the State’s unity and peace. Lobong clarified that the meeting was a follow-up of the greater Equatoria conference held in Juba which the State is implementing according to the resolutions passed. Lobong added, “We need to collectively implement recommendations in cooperation and good faith.” He welcomed the participants and encouraged them to actively and freely participate during discussion of key issues. “I hope you will contribute productively. We will subsequently utilize our inputs for the welfare of the State,” the Governor said. Governor Lobong also informed the leaders during deliberations that since he was marking a year in office after being sworn in as a Governor, he would unveil achievements and challenges during his tenure together with the Cabinet and Legislature. He encouraged the participants to rate his administration’s performance in comparison to the 6 year Government’s performance since the CPA. Among his key invitees for the conference were General Joseph Lagu; the present GOSS’ Special Advisor, Aloisio Emor Ojetuk; the former EES Governor, Hon. Peter Longole Kuam; South Sudan Legislative Assembly Member. In order to ensure inclusive participation, each EES County had sent 8 representatives to take part in the conference. The Governor underscored the importance of reconciliation ahead of Independence Day come July 9th 2011. “It is good for the historic event to reunite you all,” Lobong reiterated. 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.
