Juba County engages six market leaders over administrative responsibilities
Juba County authorities have held talks with representatives of six markets over plans to strengthen local administration and improve the organisation and management of the trading areas.
Caretaker County Commissioner alisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo Wani met representatives of Referendum, Jondoki, Longe, Mangaten, Newside and Suk Darfur markets on Monday to discuss their administration and the proposed handover of management responsibilities to the county authorities.
According to a statement from the Commissioner’s Press Unit, the meeting was the first of its kind since the establishment of the respective market areas.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Maj. Gen. Luka Kuot welcomed the initiative, saying it provided an opportunity for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of issues surrounding the organisation of the markets.
He also acknowledged the county authorities’ commitment to taking responsibility for their administration and management.
Commissioner Kalisto Lado thanked the market representatives for their cooperation, saying their involvement was important in facilitating the handover and establishing proper administrative structures.
He further clarified that local chiefs of Luri Payam would oversee local courts in the respective areas in accordance with existing laws and administrative arrangements.
The commissioner said his administration was committed to ensuring peaceful coexistence among communities living and doing business in Juba County.
“I am a Commissioner entrusted with the responsibility of promoting peace, unity, and reconciliation among all the 64 tribes living in Juba County,” he said.
“Every South Sudanese citizen has the right to live and conduct business in Juba County, provided that they respect the laws, regulations, and local orders governing the County,” he added.
The county government says the initiative is aimed at strengthening local administration, promoting peaceful coexistence and ensuring better organisation of markets.
However, details of the proposed handover, including its timeline and the specific administrative arrangements for the six markets, were not provided in the statement.
