Hon.Jacob Dollar Ruot

APPRECIATION MESSAGE

Fellow citizens of Upper Nile State,

I extend my sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to each and every one of you for the peace, cooperation, and resilience you demonstrated throughout my tenure as your Governor.

Your commitment to stability and unity, even in challenging times, has been the foundation upon which we worked to rebuild trust, strengthen institutions, and promote development across our state. The calm and responsible conduct shown by our communities, youth, elders, women, and leaders at all levels made it possible for progress to take root.

I am particularly grateful for the spirit of dialogue and coexistence that prevailed among our diverse communities. It is this shared dedication to peace that continues to give hope for a stronger and more prosperous Upper Nile.

As I conclude my service, I urge you all to maintain this spirit of harmony, support your leaders, and continue working together for the future of our great state.

May peace and unity always prevail in Upper Nile.

Hon. Jacob Dollar Ruot
Former Governor, Upper Nile State

Hon.Jacob dollar Ruot
Former Governor of upper Nile state
Pen down an appreciation letter to H.E.Gen.Salva Kiir Mayardit ,the president of South Sudan and congratulate the newly appointed governor Gen.Koang Chuol

𝑮𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑵𝑶𝑹 𝑯.𝑬. 𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑶𝑩 𝑫𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑨𝑹 𝑹𝑼𝑶𝑻 𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑰𝑫𝑬𝑫 𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑾𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮-𝑰𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑳𝒀 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑮𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑵𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑺.

𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑙 , 𝑈𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 (𝑀𝑜𝑛, 4𝑇ℎ 𝑀𝑎𝑦 2026 )

H.E. Jacob Dollar Ruot, the Governor of Upper Nile State, today presided over the official swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials, marking a significant step in strengthening the state’s leadership and governance structures.

The ceremony saw the oath of office administered to state advisers, state ministers, members of independent commissions, and county commissioners. The event was held in a dignified atmosphere and attended by the Deputy Governor, senior state government officials, traditional leaders including sultans, as well as family members and well-wishers of the appointees.

In his address, Governor H.E.Jacob dollar Ruot congratulated the newly sworn-in officials and emphasized the weight of responsibility entrusted to them. He urged them to demonstrate integrity, commitment, and accountability in the discharge of their duties, stressing that public service is a call to serve the people with dedication and transparency.

The Governor further called on the officials to prioritize unity, peace, and development across Upper Nile State, highlighting the need for collective effort in addressing the challenges facing communities. He underscored the importance of teamwork among government institutions and encouraged the appointees to work closely with local leaders and citizens to deliver tangible results.

The ceremony concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among the leadership, as the officials pledged to uphold the constitution and serve the people of Upper Nile State with diligence and honor.

𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑯.𝑬.𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃 𝑫𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒖𝒐𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕

𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑙, 𝑈𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 – (𝑆𝑎𝑡. 2𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑎𝑦 2026)

H.E. Jacob Dollar Ruot this evening carried out an unannounced visit to Malakal Market to assess the state of nightlife, security conditions, and business activities within the town.

During the visit, the Governor moved through the market on foot, observing the general environment and directly evaluating the level of safety for residents and traders operating during evening hours. He engaged closely with business owners, vendors, and members of the public, listening to their concerns, experiences, and suggestions regarding trade and security.

The visit reflects the Governor’s hands-on leadership approach and his dedication to staying directly connected with the people of Upper Nile State.

𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑯.𝑬.𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃 𝑫𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒖𝒐𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂

𝖬𝖺𝗅𝖺𝗄𝖺𝗅, 𝖴𝗉𝗉𝖾𝗋 𝖭𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗍𝖾 — (𝖲𝖺𝗍 , 𝟤𝗇𝖽 𝖬𝖺𝗒 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨 )

H.E. Jacob Dollar Ruot, Governor of Upper Nile State, has safely returned to Malakal after a series of consultative engagements in Juba aimed at advancing peace, stability, and development in the state.

Upon his arrival, the Governor was warmly received at Malakal Airport by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Deng Akuei Kak, alongside senior government officials, traditional leaders, cultural groups, sultans, and a large number of enthusiastic residents. The reception reflected the strong support and unity among the people and leadership of Upper Nile State.

During his visit to Juba, H.E. Ruot held high-level consultations with national leadership and key stakeholders, focusing on strengthening ongoing peace efforts, enhancing service delivery, and addressing pressing issues affecting communities across the state.

Speaking shortly after his arrival, the Governor expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to consolidating peace, fostering unity, and accelerating development initiatives across all counties of Upper Nile State.

H.E.Jacob dollar Ruot , the governor of upper Nile state wishes you all a happy Labour day and happy new month

𝑯.𝑬. 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃 𝑫𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒖𝒐𝒕, 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑼𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒎𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑯.𝑬. 𝑮𝒆𝒏. 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒗𝒂 𝑲𝒊𝒊𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒕 , 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆.

𝐽𝑢𝑏𝑎,𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑆𝑢𝑑𝑎𝑛 - (𝑀𝑜𝑛, 27𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 2026)

H.E. Jacob Dollar Ruot, Governor of Upper Nile State, today met with H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, to brief him on the ongoing peace efforts and security situation in the state.

During the meeting, Governor Ruot informed the President that the general security situation in Upper Nile State has significantly improved and is currently stable. He highlighted the progress made through continuous engagement with local communities and stakeholders aimed at fostering peace, reconciliation, and unity across the region.

The Governor further briefed the President on his recent visits and interactions with communities in Nasir County and Ulang County, noting that these engagements have been instrumental in addressing local concerns and strengthening trust between the government and the people.

Governor Ruot also outlined his plans to extend similar peace outreach initiatives to other counties within Upper Nile State, as part of his broader strategy to consolidate stability and promote lasting peace throughout the region.

The President commended the Governor for his efforts and encouraged continued commitment to peacebuilding and community engagement to ensure sustainable stability in Upper Nile State.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄

The President of the Republic of South Sudan, .𝐇.𝐄 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐭 has issued numerous Presidential Decrees relieving and appointing several officials in the Revitalized Transitional Government of Upper Nile State.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011 (as amended) read together with Section 38(1) of the Interpretation of Laws and General Provisions Act 2006, I, Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, do hereby Revoke the Appointment of Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members of Parliament in Upper Nile State Legislative Assembly as hereunder:

𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑶𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑶𝑭 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑹, 𝑫𝑬𝑷𝑼𝑻𝒀 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑰𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑨𝑺𝑺𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑳𝒀

1. Hon. Philip Akol Amum - Speaker (SPLM)

2. Hon. Pal Ruach Doap - Deputy Speaker ( SPLM-IO )

3. Hon. Tut Khat Kuany - Member (SPLM)

4. Hon. Chan Chuol Wuor - Member ( SPLM)

5. Hon. Jacob Dollar Ruot - Member (SPLM)

6. Hon. Mary Nyawech Puot - Member ( SPLM)

7. Hon. Noama John Chol - Member (SPLM-IO)

8. Hon. Changkuoth Wal Chuor - Member (SSOA)

9. Hon. Yanyo Ulwak Ajang - Member (SPLM)

10. Hon. Sebit Jeremaih Reath - Member ( SSOA)

11. Hon. Maiwut Duop Pal - Member (SPLM-IO)

12. Hon. Ochan Nyuot Nyoach - Member (SSOA)

13. Hon. Barnabas Mayik Deng - Member (SSOA)

𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑶𝑭 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑹, 𝑫𝑬𝑷𝑼𝑻𝒀 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑰𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑻𝑶 𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑨𝑺𝑺𝑬𝑴𝑩𝑳𝒀

1. Hon. Benansio Gwang Adwok - Speaker ( SPLM )

2. Hon. Koang Tharjiath Thoch - Deputy Speaker ( SPLM-IO)

3. Hon. Koang Wichkuac Duot - Member ( SPLM )

4. Hon. Nyabuony Tut Jock - Member ( SPLM )

5. Hon. Jiath Luk Nyoat - Member ( SPLM )

6. Hon. Tut Thieng Ruei - Member ( SPLM )

7. Hon. Akeer Kueth Thon - Member ( SPLM-IO )

8. Hon. Thor Koang Bol Lok - Member ( SSOA)
9. Hon. Zacheria Juliana Nyawello- Member (SPLM )

10. Hon. James Puok Deng - Member ( SSOA )

11. Hon. Simon Ruot Gatwech - Member (SSOA)

12. Hon. Juma Deng Dau - Member (SSOA)

H.E the President wishes to express his profound gratitude to the outgoing officials for their unwavering commitment and enormous contribution to the State during their tenure, and H.E. The President wishes to Conveys his best wishes to the newly appointed officials in their respective assignments.

These Changes take effect from the date of it's signature by the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

On behalf of H.E the President of the Republic of South Sudan

𝑯.𝑬.𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑶𝑩 𝑫𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑨𝑹 𝑹𝑼𝑶𝑻
GOVERNOR
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