The governor of Western Equatoria State, Alfred Futuyo Karaba, over the weekend said the state will soon receive 11 vehicles for ministers and other senior executive staff.
Governor Futuyo who had just returned from an official trip to Juba said he purchased the vehicles while there.
“Last time we got 4 cars and this time I also struggled and got 7 cars, making a total of 11 cars. I only returned home for the celebration of Eid al Fitr and will go back to Juba next Friday to bring the vehicles. The ministers who were footing will now get a car,” Governor Futuyo said.
Christopher Benjamin, the peace-building minister said the new vehicles will help his ministry with mobility.
“He (governor) told us those who never received a vehicle will be allocated one. My ministry is a special ministry and I am supposed to have a separate car so that we can be in a position to carry out our duties. My friends are the ones who help me but when it comes to outreach, I use the helicopter of UNMISS,” he said.
It is not clear what make and cost of the vehicles the governor purchased.
Meanwhile, Deputy Governor Dr. Kennedy Gaaniko said the state was peaceful during the absence of the governor.
“Comrade Governor, we welcome you back to the state. Since you left, the youth in the state have been peaceful and the general situation is peaceful,” he said.