The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, has convened with a delegation from the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) led by its Director, Pastor Arinze Emmanuels, to strengthen humanitarian cooperation and development support for vulnerable communities across South Sudan. The meeting focused on building stronger partnerships to address the country’s growing humanitarian needs and improve the welfare of displaced and affected populations. The Ministry’s undersecretary, undersecretary, William Chan Achuil highlighted the situation in refugee camps and revealed Ministry’s plans to establish an emergency response center aimed at improving disaster preparedness and reducing the impact of emergencies before they escalate. During the meeting, Pastor Arinze Emmanuels briefed the Minister on COFI’s humanitarian activities across Africa, emphasizing the foundation’s belief that “Africans can build Africa” through unity, collaboration, and locally driven solutions. He expressed the foundation’s interest in expanding its operations into South Sudan through projects such as free schools, community health clinics, and business partnerships aimed at empowering vulnerable communities.
