(RUMBEK CENTRAL COUNTY) – Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor has announced the creation of two new Payams in Rumbek Central County.
The governor elevated Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to Payam status through a gubernatorial decree broadcast on state owned radio on Thursday. The decision increases the number of Payams in Rumbek Central from five to seven.
Local chiefs and residents welcomed the move, describing it as a sign of inclusivity and a way to bring services closer to communities that had long depended on neighbouring Payams.
Sultan Lueth Marial Buoc, Executive Chief of the Monytiek section, praised the governor for recognising the needs of the people.
“My appreciation goes to Governor Rin Tueny for promoting Abien-ajok and Cuei-adukan to Payams. The people living in Abien-ajok belong to different communities, not only Monytiek. With this new status, nobody will be segregated, and we shall live peacefully as one community,” he said.
He added that the decision marked a turning point. “Our past issues have now stopped. What is left for us is to focus on development,” Sultan Lueth stated.
Similarly, Sultan Sebit Kuac Manyiel, Paramount Chief of Rumbek Central County representing Cuei-adukan Payam, said the elevation would bring essential services closer to residents.
“There will be a survey and allotment of plots for those who want to build in Cuei-adukan Payam,” he explained. “Previously, we depended on Amongpiny Payam for services, but now hospitals, schools, police stations and administrative offices will be established here.”
The youth also expressed their support. Madit Mawet Aramweer, a community youth leader in Cuei-adukan, said the decree had been warmly received.
“The community and intellectuals appreciate Governor Rin Tueny’s decision. Even though we are proud of our former Payam, Amongpiny, we will continue to embrace peace and unity as one community of Rumbek Central County,” he said.
Mabor Paul Kodi, another community leader, said the decision was timely.
“Promoting Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok is one of the best decisions for human resource development. We thank the governor and his cabinet for recognising our status. Abien-ajok has enough land to accommodate everyone from different communities, including Nyang, Monytiek, Panyon, Amothnhom, Athoi, and even some from the Jur Bel community,” he said.
