The minister of roads and bridges in Western Bahr el Ghazal State recognized and rewarded five traffic police officers for their good work in controlling traffic in Wau town on Friday,.
The rewarded officers include Regimental sergeant major (RSM) James Gatluak Lul, who was given a brand new motorcycle, and four other officers were given SSP 50,000 each.
During the award ceremony, the state minister for roads and bridges, Hassen Ngor Aguer, said James Gatluak deserved the award because he had been working very hard, respected human dignity, and did not extort money from motorists.
“We have come to honor our brother Gatluak who is much respected and is our symbol of peace in Western Bahr el Ghazal,” he said. “He has done much in the police under General Samuel Ajuong.”
Meanwhile, state police commissioner Major General Ajuong welcomed the awards and said it was a positive recognition of the work of the traffic department.
“This is a success to you all and particularly the traffic police department. At all junctions, you are there and let me tell you the traffic that today is your day that the state government of Western Bahr el Ghazal recognized your work,” he said. “I appeal to you all to use your good approaches to the citizens of Western Bahr el Ghazal State because the more you work in good faith with the citizens, the police are given credit.”
On his part, James Gatluak welcomed his recognition by the state government.
“I did not know that I was doing great work and would be recognized and rewarded,” he said. “Today I have come to understand that you are all happy because I was doing a great service to you all.”
Gatluak urged the citizens of Western Bahr el Ghazal state to motivate their children to serve society.
Last week, social media users demanded that Gatluak be recognized for the great work he has been doing since being deployed near the Comboni Hospital junction.