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Central Equatoria governor appoints new public officials

By , based on Eye Radio

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Caretaker governor of Central Equatoria Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has appointed new leaders to the revenue authority, investment authority and Juba Special Economic Zone. Several advisers and administrative officials are also taking up their posts with immediate effect, according to a statement from the governor’s office relayed by Eye Radio.

The caretaker governor of Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has appointed new officials to lead several public institutions, including the revenue administration, the investment authority and the Juba Special Economic Zone, reports Eye Radio. The appointments take effect immediately, according to a statement from the governor’s office.

Waakhe Simon Wudu becomes caretaker Commissioner General of the Central Equatoria Revenue Authority, with Louis Lado Tombe as deputy. Philip Jada Angelo takes charge of the State Investment Authority, while Lino Mogga Sule Kenyi and Gude Warnyiang Buro are appointed chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Juba Special Economic Zone respectively.

In the health sector, the governor removed James Wani Tom from his position as Director-General at the State Ministry of Health and replaced him with Simon Gore. The statement also said that the governor thanked the outgoing officials for their service.

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