The newly appointed governor of Akobo State, Timothy Taban Juch on Wednesday named his deputy, ministers and state advisers.
Governor Taban named Stephen Tut Puot as deputy governor, replacing Wiyual Mut.
The appointed ministers:
Joseph Lual Obang – Minister of Local Government
Mrs. Achalla Aballa – Minister of Information
Peter Gatkuoth Makuach – Minister of Finance
Pal Reat Mutleek -Minister of Physical Infrastructure
Gatwech Chuol- Minister of Agriculture
Gordon Koang Bar – Minister of Education
Mrs. Mary Tap Koda – Minister of Gender
George Gatwech Gony – Minister of Cooperatives
Wiyual Koang Puot – Minister of Health
Separately, the state governor appointed advisors, among them Gabriel Gai Riam (governance), Doyak Chuol Dol (political affairs), Thomas Omot (security affairs), Anna Moses (gender) and Wiyual Mut (peace affairs).
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Friday, Governor Taban vowed to build strong relations with the state lawmakers and the locals for effective service delivery.
The top state official pointed out that his administration will prioritize education and health.