South Sudan Central Bank Chiefs Tour Departments

(Juba) – The leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) conducted a wide reaching internal tour of its departments on Wednesday in a renewed drive for professionalism, unity and institutional discipline as the country navigates major economic reform.

Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, together with First Deputy Governor Hon. Samuel Yanga Mikaya and Second Deputy Governor Hon. Rita Nyankiir Akoon, visited all seven directorates and departments of the central bank.

The visit was designed to allow senior leadership to directly engage with staff, assess working conditions, and reinforce core values such as accountability and transparency within the institution.

“We must lead by example in everything we do,” said Dr. Othow during the tour. “Accountability, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and excellence are not just words on paper. They must be reflected in our daily work culture.”

The internal inspection comes as BoSS continues efforts to reform its monetary policy framework and play a more active role in supporting South Sudan’s broader economic stability. Strengthening internal operations is seen as a key step in ensuring those reforms have meaningful impact.

The leadership team also visited the police force assigned to the central bank, thanking them for their commitment and reminding them of the importance of discipline and integrity in safeguarding national financial institutions.

“Security is key to the Bank’s operations. Your role is vital, and we count on you to set an example for others,” said First Deputy Governor Mikaya in his address to the officers.

Second Deputy Governor Nyankiir also emphasized unity and inclusion. “At BoSS, we are one team, one family. Let’s stay united, reject discrimination, and build a stronger South Sudan,” she said.

BoSS has faced previous criticism over weak internal oversight and delayed reforms, and this visit appears to mark an attempt to turn that narrative around from within.

While the leadership’s tour was generally well received inside the institution, reactions from the public were mixed.

Some have questioned the need for repeated rhetoric without visible change.

“We need action. We are tired of too much talking and promising,” one Facebook user commented.

Another wrote, “You have been in this institution before. What’s the point again of going from department to department? You have started with too much talking.”

Currently, 1 South Sudanese Pound (SSP) officially trades at approximately 4,600 SSP to 1 US Dollar, with the economy continuing to face inflationary pressures and currency instability.

Trust in public institutions remains fragile and the BoSS tour may not fix all issues overnight, but it sets a tone of renewed commitment. Whether this shift in tone will translate into results remains to be seen.

BoSS leadership appears determined to rebuild credibility and trust, both within the institution and among the wider public, despite the skepticism.