Juba County talks with six markets on administration handover
County authorities met market representatives to discuss strengthening local administration and improving market organisation.
Juba County authorities met with representatives from six markets on Monday to discuss plans for strengthening local administration and improving market organisation. Caretaker County Commissioner Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo Wani engaged leaders from Referendum, Jondoki, Longe, Mangaten, Newside, and Suk Darfur markets regarding a proposed handover of management responsibilities.
The meeting, the first of its kind for these markets, aimed to facilitate dialogue and peacefully resolve issues surrounding market organisation, according to a statement from the Commissioner’s Press Unit. Maj. Gen. Luka Kuot, speaking for the market delegation, welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the county's commitment to taking over administration and management.
Commissioner Kalisto Lado emphasised his administration's commitment to promoting peace and unity among Juba County's 64 tribes, stating that all citizens have the right to conduct business if they respect local laws. Local chiefs of Luri Payam will oversee courts in these areas. Specific details on the handover timeline and arrangements were not provided.
Why it mattersMarket leaders and county officials in Juba are discussing administrative responsibilities and management of trading areas.