(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga has officially inaugurated the newly established Nimule Municipality, marking a historic moment as the town gains municipal status.
Nimule, located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, sits at the busy border with Uganda. It is one of South Sudan’s most important entry points for goods and travellers from Uganda and other East African countries heading to Juba and other towns.
The Office of the Vice President for the Service Cluster said the decision to upgrade Nimule into a municipality is intended to strengthen local governance and bring public services closer to the population. Officials believe that the new status will also improve revenue collection and enable better urban management in the town.
According to the statement, Ceaser Longa Fuli has been appointed as the first Mayor of Nimule Municipality. His role will be to lead the new administration and oversee the delivery of services in the town.
The inauguration ceremony brought together national and state leaders, including Josephine Napwon Cosmas, the National Minister of Environment and Forestry, and Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State. Members of the state cabinet, county officials, religious leaders, and community representatives also attended the event.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President Yanga commended Governor Lobong for his decision to upgrade Nimule into a municipality. She described the move as a demonstration of the state government’s commitment to decentralisation and to giving more power to local communities.
Yanga also highlighted Nimule’s economic and strategic role in South Sudan’s trade. As the main border crossing with Uganda, Nimule is central to the flow of goods that sustain markets in Juba and other parts of the country. Strengthening governance at the border town is therefore seen as critical not only for local residents but also for the wider national economy.
The creation of Nimule Municipality is expected to create opportunities for improved infrastructure development, enhanced service delivery, and increased local participation in decision making.
