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Kiir appoints new NBS Board chaired by former Finance Minister

Wol Mapal • September 9, 2026 • 1 min read
President Salva Kiir addresses the nation during South Sudan's 15th Independence Day celebrations. Photo credit: Office of the President

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, headed by former Finance Minister Dr. Dier Tong Ngor as Chairperson.

The appointment was made through Republican Order issued on Monday, September 7.

Other members of the board include Angelo Ugwaag Wod Arun, Gatwech Koak Nyuon, Nyantiop Martha Agoot, Paulo Debor Landit Dieng, Abugo Charles Joseph Abate.

Others are Professor Venansio Tombe Muludiang, Merekaje Lorna Nanjia, and Ocum Genes Karlo.

NBS Director General Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai will serve as an ex-officio member.

The Office of the President says the appointment takes immediate effect.

The appointment comes as the statistics agency continues to play a key role in providing official data for national planning, policymaking and development

Wol Mapal

Broadcast Journalist | Storyteller | Public-Interest Reporter Wol Mapal is a South Sudanese broadcast journalist dedicated to telling stories that inform, inspire, and hold power to account. With years of experience in radio, digital journalism, and multimedia storytelling, he covers politics, governance, human rights, peace, climate, health, humanitarian, and community affairs with accuracy, depth, and integrity. Beyond the headlines, into the heart of the story.

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