Community leaders from Morobo County recently met with the newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, to discuss pressing issues facing their area.
Representatives from the Lugbara, Keliko and Kakwa communities came together for the meeting held on Friday, led by Zacharia Michael, Chairperson of the LKKC, and attended by senior local leaders and women’s representatives.
During the meeting, Governor Mujung expressed gratitude for the visit and the open discussion of challenges facing Morobo County. He assured the delegation of his commitment to addressing the issues raised, emphasizing the importance of unity in addressing insecurity and fostering development.
The community leaders presented a comprehensive position paper outlining concerns such as insecurity, inadequate road infrastructure, and a lack of essential health and education services in Morobo County. Peter Wani, a member of the community, highlighted the impact of killings, displacement, sexual violence, and a breakdown of social cohesion in the area.
The leaders called on the state government to take immediate action to restore security, enforce law and order, improve the Juba–Yei–Kaya road, promote community dialogue, and invest in crucial services. Joyce Dudu, the women’s representative, spoke about the human toll of ongoing insecurity, noting the fear that has prevented women and children from sleeping and disrupted farming activities in the region.
Restoring the main road was identified as crucial for reviving trade and agriculture in Morobo County, as well as improving access to healthcare and education facilities that are currently strained due to limited resources.
Given Morobo’s status as a key food-producing area in Central Equatoria, the economic impact of addressing these challenges is seen as significant for South Sudan as a whole.
Community leaders pointed out Morobo’s vulnerability to security threats due to its proximity to international borders, emphasizing the need for intervention to prevent further spread of insecurity in the county.
