(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has welcomed its new Deputy Commissioner General, Hon Moses Rou Ayii, during an official ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday. The event also marked the farewell of outgoing deputy head John Mading Bol, who served a ninety day term.
Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol said the leadership change comes at an important time for the institution as it works to improve national revenue collection and build a more reliable tax system. He said the incoming deputy will find a strong technical team ready to support him, adding that both he and Ayii are new to the authority but not new to public service or national systems.
Anyuon said the staff have shown professionalism and cooperation throughout his time in office and expressed confidence that they will extend the same support to Ayii. He said a united leadership team is essential as SSRA strengthens its operations and seeks to improve its contribution to government finances.
In his farewell remarks, outgoing Deputy Commissioner General John Mading Bol thanked President Salva Kiir for the opportunity to serve. He said even a short assignment can provide meaningful experience and noted that his three months in the role had given him important lessons that he will carry into future positions.
Mading said effective leadership depends on teamwork and credited commissioners, deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners and the wider staff for supporting the institution’s work. He said SSRA faces serious resource constraints that need strong engagement with the Ministry of Finance. Limited operational funding, staff incentives and medical support continue to affect the authority’s ability to carry out its mandate.
He encouraged the leadership to work closely with the ministry to improve resource availability so the authority can meet its revenue targets and operate efficiently. He said he remains confident that SSRA can overcome its challenges with continued cooperation and clear planning.
New Deputy Commissioner General Moses Rou Ayii said South Sudan must reduce its dependence on oil and expand non oil revenue sources to support national development. He pointed to Uganda and Rwanda as examples of countries that sustain their economies through effective revenue administration rather than oil income.
Ayii said disruption in South Sudan’s oil industry has increased the need for a stronger domestic revenue base. He said no oil companies are currently operating and that the country must now rely more heavily on tax collection to fund government priorities.
He called on SSRA staff to improve cooperation and work collectively to strengthen revenue performance. He said the authority has a responsibility to support the country’s development through consistent and reliable tax collection.
A brief outline of the leadership changes is shown below:
| Position | Outgoing | Incoming |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Commissioner General | John Mading Bol | Moses Rou Ayii |
Ayii said the success of SSRA will depend on teamwork, discipline and a shared focus on revenue collection rather than oil production. He urged staff to begin this shift immediately, saying improved revenue mobilisation is key to supporting national growth.
