BREAKING NEWS: CES Governor Announces New Public University in Yei

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has announced the establishment of a new public university in Yei River County.

The institution, to be known as Yei University, will be located at the former UNMISS base about three kilometers west of Yei town along Hai Dam–Erap Street.

Governor Adil says the university is intended to address the growing need for higher education opportunities in the state.

Speaking during the announcement on Monday, the governor said the state government will begin the necessary coordination to ensure that students are able to enroll once preparations are completed.

He noted that while the University of Juba operates as a public university under the national government, the new institution will expand access to higher education for students within Central Equatoria State.

“This morning, I took the decision to establish a public university at the former UNMISS base in Yei, to be called Yei University. We will provide the necessary support and begin coordination so that our children can start enrolling in the university, since the University of Juba is a public institution under the national government.”

Governor Adil also tasked the State Advisor on Education, Jacob Aligo Lo Ladu, to strengthen education programs and promote literacy initiatives that support knowledge and development across the state.