09/07/2025
Ladies and gentlemen,
Fellow South Sudanese,
Today we celebrate our independence—a day that reminds us of our strength, our resilience, and our hope. We honor those who sacrificed for our freedom, and we look ahead with one clear goal: building a better South Sudan together.
Peace is the foundation of that future. True peace is not just silence after war—it is unity, respect, and opportunity for every citizen. It starts with how we treat each other in our homes, our communities, and our nation.
Together, we can create positive change. When we support one another, when we choose dialogue over division, and when we lift up women, youth, and every voice—we move our country forward.
On this special day, I extend heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Mama Ayendit for their continued leadership. We also salute the brave men and women of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), and honor the historic role of the SPLM/SPLA in bringing us to this moment of freedom and nationhood.
Let us stand united, not just as tribes or regions, but as one people, one nation, with one dream: a peaceful and prosperous South Sudan.
Happy Independence Day.
May peace be our path, and unity our strength.
Thank you.