Adut Salva Kiir Outlines Plan for Hospitals and Schools

(JUBA) – Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit, has pledged to prioritise services in education, health, tourism and hospitality as part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between South Sudan’s leadership and its citizens.

She made the remarks at the State House on Friday after taking her oath of office alongside two new finance officials and Joseph Mum Majak, the newly appointed Minister of Investment.

Speaking on state broadcaster SSBC, the new envoy Adut said she identifies strongly with the struggles of vulnerable communities due to her background. She promised to channel her efforts towards sectors that could directly improve people’s lives.

“I was born in the movement and moved around, which helped me to identify with the struggles of our vulnerable communities,” she said. “We shall provide services in the education sector, the health sector, tourism, hospitality and all the sectors that can bridge the gap between the leadership and our people. This is also a promise that I will make because I will work with respect, integrity, professionalism and above all, worthiness.”

Adut noted that she sees her role as representing women, youth, vulnerable groups, and those whose voices are often unheard in policymaking.

“I am representing women, I am representing the youth, I am representing all those who serve our nation, and I am representing those who have unspoken voices because you can speak through me,” she explained.

She acknowledged that policymaking would not be easy and said she would rely on consultations and advice from her networks, adding that she remains open to criticism.

“I understand the pressure that I am in. The policy making will not be easy. So, I will be seeking advice and consulting with our networks, our uncles, our aunties, our mothers. One of the things I would like to do is to remain open to criticism. I may not like it all, but I will take it in,” she said.

She expressed gratitude to those who attended the ceremony and apologised for the long wait during the event.

“We have been sitting here for many hours, but I appreciate that you wanted to be with me and celebrate with me,” she remarked.

She stressed that celebrations would only be meaningful once her promises are realised, pointing to her vision for improved healthcare and education.

“The celebration will come when we open up a 450 bed hospital. The celebration will come when we build schools, dispensaries, or clinics. That is when the real celebration begins because that is when we will truly know progress has been made.”