Shortage of skilled workers is undermining the ability of the Aweil water department to operate and repair boreholes in the state.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, Director of Water Supply and Sanitation at Aweil’s Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Joseph Wol Ajang said the institution lacks trained staff to carry out the work professionally.
The director explained that the department of water supply started to face difficulties and obstacles after President divided the country into 32 states. He admitted that the current water and sanitation condition in Aweil is poor, while calling upon humanitarian agencies to provide clean drinking water.
“In fact, as I told you that the creation of 28 states and now 32 states has really caused very big destruction,’’ he said.
However, Ajang revealed one staff member has been sent to attend trainings on water technology.