03/04/2024
President Kiir reopens TNLA, calls on parties to prepare for elections
Juba, Wednesday (April 3, 2024) - H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday inaugurated the first session of the National Legislature, calling on the citizens to prepare for the December general elections.
The session was held under the theme: "Together building a better future through parliamentary consensus."
President Kiir urged the parties to the agreement to embrace a democratic way of solving issues amicably and shun political violence in all forms.
"Our economy has been affected by global challenges, although the government increased salaries by 400%, still our dependence on oil and depreciation of our currency has affected the economy,” the Head of State said.
“This demands urgent intervention like diversifying the revenues and increasing local production. Thus, the government will secure the supply of fuel and basic commodities” President Kiir reiterated.
The President directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to revive old agricultural schemes across the country in a bid to boost food production.
He also told the August House that the Air Traffic Control System has been completed and would soon be commissioned, adding that the country will soon take over the control of its airspace, which will allow the registration of airlines and collection of taxes.
President Kiir also encouraged investors to invest in the country and create employment opportunities for young people.
For her part, Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba said the National Parliament will double its efforts to ensure that all the prerequisites for elections are met for smooth conduct of the polls.
