Office of the Vice President - Economic Cluster

JUBA, 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The Vice President of the Republic and Chair of the Economic Cluster, H.E Prof. James Wani Igga together with other senior government officials accompanied President Salva Kiir Mayardit to the airport as he travels to the Bahr el Ghazal region for a peace mission.

📸 Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 3𝒓𝒅 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 2026 - 𝑪𝑩𝑶𝑺𝑺/𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂;
The Economic Cluster in its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday chaired by the Vice President and Chairperson for the Economic Cluster H.E. Prof. James Wani Igga listened to two presentations from the Governor of Central Bank of South Sudan Johnny Ohisa on the Financial Sector Diagnostic Studies and Financial Sector Strategy, the Status of Government Salary Disbursement and Non Oil Revenue performance.

The Economic Cluster had deliberated seriously on the two agenda and passed a five years Financial Sector Strategy to be submitted to the Council of Ministers for final approval of its implementation.

In a statement to the press, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security who is the spokesperson of the Economic Cluster Hon. Lily Albino Akol said the meeting resolved that the Central Bank should have reserved liquidity in the bank.

The Deputy Minister said the Cluster has dissolved the Task Force Committee for salary. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning , Central Bank of South Sudan and the Ministry of Public Service are given the task.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐢𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 2𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 2026/ 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂;
Vice President and Chairperson for the Economic Cluster Prof. James Wani Igga was briefed by the National Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Michael Changiiek Geay on the plans to modernize the cities of South Sudan to the world standard.

The Minister officially invited Prof. Igga for the launching of urbanization of the cities next week.

Vice President Prof. Igga directs the Minister to build the cities of South Sudan like any other city in the region.

Following his statement, Minister Changiiek said his Ministry would transform the cities of South Sudan to be modern cities starting with Juba City.

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧.

𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂- 𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 2𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 2026;
Bianchi Gold Trading Limited a Sudanese Emirates company has interested to invest in South Sudan in the field of Mining, Geology, agriculture, electricity, energy and Petroleum.

The Sudanese Emirates delegation who are currently in Juba on Tuesday briefed Vice President and Chairperson for the economic cluster Prof. James Wani Igga on how the company can work together with government and people of South Sudan to transforming Mining for economic development of the country.

Prof. Igga said South Sudan is bless by many minerals and is open for national and international investors to invest in the country.

Vice President Wani said there are over 22 types of minerals and some aren't been utilised by the government and investors.

In a statement to the press shortly after the meeting the managing director of Bianchi Gold Trading Limited company Amar Nagmeldin said the company has already set a strategic plan to intensity minerals activities in the country.

The General Managing Bianchi Gold Trading Mahmoud Tageldin assured their commitment to invest in South Sudan in versus field of development.

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍: 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂- 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 30𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026;
His Excellency Vice President Prof. James Wani Igga, joined Morobo Community in an occasion marking Thanksgiving for the appointment of their sons and daughters to various leadership positions at the national and state levels of government and the SPLM governing party.

In his remarks to the community of Morobo, Vice President Igga congratulated all the sons and daughters of Morobo for gaming trust and confidence of the President at the National level and State Governor.

Prof. Igga urged all leaders at various levels to work for peace and unity in the community in order to foster development. H. E. Prof. Wani Igga called on all community leaders to promote agriculture as it is the backbone of the nation's economy.

The occasion was attended by several senior government officials from national and states level, religious and community leaders. The occasion showcased Koliko and Kakwa traditional dances.

𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐲 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 28𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026 - 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂;

My dear brothers and sisters, and all peace-loving citizens of South Sudan,

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh!

Today, I stand before you with a heart full of joy, and gratitude!

I extend my warmest congratulations to our Muslim brothers and sisters as you celebrate this blessed occasion. May your prayers be accepted, your sacrifices rewarded.

My friends, one thing I admire about Muslims in South Sudan is discipline. During fasting. you can spend the whole day without food or water and still smile politely. Meanwhile, some of us become national security threats if breakfast is delayed by just one hour!

Your patience, generosity, and commitment to peace continue to strengthen our nation. Muslims in South Sudan are not only builders of mosques; you are builders of unity, business. education, and community harmony.

As we celebrate today, let us remember that South Sudan belongs to all of us Muslims, Christians, and people of every creed and tribe. The future of our nation will not be built by division, but by cooperation, mutual respect, and occasionally sharing means.

To the youth, I encourage you to continue choosing education over conflict, entrepreneurship over idleness, and social media wisdom over social media wars. Please use Facebook to spread peace.

To our mothers Allah bless you. You feed families, solve conflicts, raise children, and somehow still find time to ask visiting guests whether they have eaten. This is why mothers deserve to be finance officials.

My fellow citizens, this celebration reminds us that faith should bring people together. Let us reject hatred, tribalism, and violence. Let us choose dialogue, compassion, and national unity.

May Allah bless your homes with happiness, your families with health, and our beloved South Sudan with lasting peace, prosperity, and unity.

Eid Mubarak to you all!

Thank you.

Vice President Prof. Wani Igga

𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲

𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 25𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026 - 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂;
The Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster Prof. James Wani Igga was briefed by Mr. Akouch Ajanj, Chairperson of South Sudan Civil Society Alliance and discussed the implementation of peace and economic sustainability in the Country.

Akouch Ajanj the Chairperson for South Sudan Civil Society Alliance briefed Prof. Igga on the activities of the Civil Society Alliance focusing on peace building and engaging with the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and state holders to implement peace to pave a way for the lasting peace and stability in the country.

Following a statement to the press shortly after the meeting Mr. Ajanj calls on the government to open a refinery in South Sudan in order to reduce fuel prices in the country. He added that the Civil servants salaries being transferred to banks finds difficulties to withdraw to due insufficient of liquidity in the banks.

𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐌 2𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐌 1𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍

𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 25𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026;
SPLM 2nd Deputy Chairman Cde. Mary Apayi Ayiga paid a courtesy call to His Excellence Cde. Prof. James Wani Igga, SPLM 1st Deputy Chairman and Vice President of the Republic.

The two leaders discussed issues relating to mobilization of the SPLM masses from the grassroots as the country prepares for the upcoming general elections in December 2026.

Cde. Apayi Ayiga presented Honorary Certificate from the SPLM Cells on the occasion marking 43rd Anniversary of the SPLM/SPLA Day on May 16, 2026.

Vice President Igga appreciated the presents from the SPLM Cells on the Commemoration of the 43rd Anniversary of the SPLM/A Day.

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅. 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐀, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐌 1𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍/ 𝐆𝐄𝐍. 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐊𝐀𝐎𝐍𝐆

𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 19𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026 – 𝑺𝑷𝑳𝑴 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬.

- Cdes Deputies to SPLM Chairman,
- Cdes. SPLM SG, and the Deputies,
- Cdes. SPLM PB & NLC Members present,
- Cde. Gen. James Kaong, the State SPLM Chairman – Upper Nile State,
- SPLM National Secretaries and Deputies,
- Ladies and Gentlemen.

Warm revolutionary greetings to you all.
I congratulate our Chairman /Gen. Kiir Mayardit, for the trust and the appointment of Gen. Kaong, as the Governor and State SPLM Chairman for Upper Nile State.

Ours in the SPLM, is the history of sacrifices;
Let us not forget the important participation of the women and youth during the struggle.
It is our belief that Cde. Kaong will work according to the will of his people, to carry out the Vision, Mission, ideals and strategies of the SPLM effectively and successfully.

From my experience as former Governor (Political Caretaker) , Upper Nile state is one of the very unique states. You will definitely encounter challenges, and opportunities alike. But I must admit that, it is one of the most difficult state among the states of our country.
So, it requires extra thinking out-of the box. I mean, extra creativity reinforced by cooperation.
The above is just a reminder, otherwise you are an old broom, and know all the corners. We are proud of your energy and commitment.

Some Of Your Immediate Priorities Must Include;
Entrenching the organization of the SPLM, supported by intensive mobilization, seeking support and recruiting the masses, because soon, we are entering into congresses at all levels, beginning with the Bomas.

Ladies and Gentlemen; At this juncture, we must ask ourselves what is the solution to the expected Upper Nile State difficulties?

Solutions;
I am confident that some of the remedies, not only to Upper Nile but more or less to other states, include the following;
i. Cement peace and stability through dialogue, justice, equality and balancing of your government,
ii. Consolidate unity, and peaceful co-existence of the five communities,
iii. Promote rule of law: where every citizen is equally subjected before the law,
iv. Improve budget transparency and accountability,
v. Strengthen tax collection systems, for you need sufficient revenue to run your government’s plans.
vi. Digitalize revenue collection, as this will undoubtedly drastically reduce maladministration,
vii. Reduce corruption and leakages,
viii. Strengthen governance institutions,
ix. Invest in education and vocational training,
x. Improve healthcare systems and,
xi. Empower youth and women.

Finally, On The Above Narratives, What Is Our Take?
Fellow Comrades; it is time we critically look into how we can improve our dire economy. To do this, Comrade Governor, we need to put into action the below key economic elements, on our road to Economic Transformation:
a) The 5% of oil share is enough for both your political and economic projects. If and if, released to you regularly, it is enough for your economic takeoff. Some of us will not hesitate to reinforce you when claiming this right from the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

b) In addition to oil:
- The entire Upper Nile is fit for agriculture (Cultivation). In this context, put a lot of concentration on your “Gum Arabic”, that is equally as precious as gold,
- Ensure River Transport Security is improved. This is because the nature of your terrain relies more on River than Road transport.
- As a people, we had never utilized the plenty of Renk Electrification from the Sudan. This time around, we must make use of this power, by getting into manufacturing and intensive industrialization.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION.

𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐘 16, 2026 𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐁𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌
𝐁𝐲 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐂𝐝𝐞. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐈𝐠𝐠𝐚 (𝐏𝐡𝐃)

- Cde/SPLM Chairman and President of the Republic, Gen. Kiir Mayardit,
- Cde Members of PB and NLC,
- Cdes Deputy Chairpersons,
- Cdes SPLM SG and Deputies,
- Hon. Advisors, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers,
- Cdes State Chairpersons,
- Cdes the SPLM Members,
- Fellow citizens,

Warm revolutionary greetings to you all.
Thank you Cde/SPLM Chairman and President of the Republic, Gen. Kiir Mayardit,
Thanks and congratulations: I thank and congratulate the SPLM NS and SPLM CES for successfully organizing this historically. It is intended to commemorate the birth day of our Movement.

SALUTE:
 I salute our martyrs who have fallen in the course of fighting for this highly expensive freedom.
 In this spectacular occasion, I salute our revolutionary youth and women, who gave maximum sacrifice for the sake of the golden land.
 I salute Dr John Garang de Mabior, who with maximum commitment, highest patriotism and reckonable ability, that led the SPLM/A to total freedom. People of South Sudan must never forget his highest sacrifice and contribution.
 Above, all I stand to salute our leaders and gallant forces of Bor SPLM insurrection 16/5/1983 giants headed by Cde/Kerubino Kuany and in Ayud Cde/William Nyuon, nearly a month later.

RIVERS OF BLOOD:
Today, the great people of South Sudan, alas, enjoy the fruits of the Revolution, brought about by the rivers of blood and mountains of bones shed during the SPLM 21 years of war for independence.

DIALOGUE AND PEACE:
We must devise methods, however hard they maybe, to tirelessly dialogue and bring peace. And this is, ‘if and if,’ we are to develop and bring prosperity to this people. The SPLM must emphasize and develop new ways of delivering social services to the people.
As we move to the new era of peace, the people of South Sudan, torn into pieces by conflicts, now face formidable social and economic problems. Yet, our country possesses tremendous opportunities.

THE SPLM’S IDEALS:
a) Liberation and Self-Determination;
From day one, our slogan/aim, were to free marginalized populations from political and economic domination.
b) Unity and Inclusivity/balancing;
To promote unity across ethnic, regional, and cultural divides.
c) Social Justice and Equality;
To build a society based on fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity.
d) Democratic Transformation;
To establish governance systems rooted in democracy and participation, and Organizing a successful democratic elections; represents a major milestone in transforming military legitimacy into civilian democratic mandate.
e) African Solidarity;
To stand in cooperation with other African struggles for freedom and dignity. Partners play the role of Regional and international supporting peace implementation, humanitarian recovery, and electoral preparations.
f) Political Organization; It transitioned from a military movement into a governing political party, guiding the nation after independence.
g) National dialogue, reconciliation and healing must continue to overcome the legacy of conflict and division.

CHALLENGES:
Despite SPLM Historic Role; the Nation faces the below significant challenges:
i) Internal Divisions: Factionalism has weakened cohesion and unity.
ii) Difficulties in transitioning: From liberation movement to effective governance.
iii) Economic Constraints: The SPLM and your government are aware of your economic difficulties; and doing its level best to improve the well-fare.
iv) Erosion of Ideological Clarity: A gradual shift away from foundational Pan-African and liberation ideals; e.g. combatting malpractices/corruption.

SOCIAL SERVICES:
The major problems herein, requiring immediate attention, fall in the arena of the economy, embody: dire social services such health, education. We are digging out new ways to rapidly and efficiently provide these services.
To provide clean drinking water, and build micro-dams for generating small scale hydro-electric power for rural towns; as well as the use of solar, wind and biogas energy sources.

WAYS FORWARD;
To address these challenges, and reconnect with its historic mission, the SPLM exerting efforts to:
• Reaffirm Ideological Foundations: i.e.Return to the principles of Pan-Africanism, unity, justice, and self-reliance.
• Strengthen Internal Unity: i.e, We shall Promote dialogue, reconciliation, and collective leadership.
• Enhance Governance Capacity: i.e. The SPLM is determined to invest in institutions, transparency, and accountability.
• Promote Economic Transformation: i.e. Focus on diversification, infrastructure, and human development.
• Rebuild Public Trust: i.e. Deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives.
• Reinforce African Solidarity: i.e. Deepen cooperation with African nations and institutions such as the African Union.

CONCLUSION:
As we move forward, let us collectively remember that the true strength of any liberation movement, lies not only in achieving freedom, but in sustaining it through unity, justice, and development.
Let us recommit ourselves to the vision of a justice, liberty united, peaceful, and prosperous South Sudan, particularly as we firmly support the leadership under President Kiir Mayardit.
In other words, the future depends on strengthening unity, accountability, inclusive governance, and lasting peace for coming generations.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.