FINANCE MINISTER AYULO ASSUMES HIS ROLE

Following his oath-taking being presided over by President Kiir at the State House, the Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, has assumed his responsibilities on Friday amid a  vibrant reception ceremony held the ministry to welcome him. The Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo says salary payment is the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance although it doesn’t need to be announced, but it remains mandatory…. UPS…Trade Minister Margret Labanya urges digital payment system as part of advancing economic reforms, given persistent liquidity crisis…UPS…. Former Minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, advises his successor Kuol Daniel to distribute resources equally regardless of tribes, stressing the central role the institution plays to enhancing financial direction.......UPS…. First Finance Undersecretary, Malual Tap Dieu expresses confidence in Kuol Daniel Ayulo’s vast experience to advance economic reforms…UPS… The Bank of South Sudan’s governor, Johnny Ohisa Damain highlighted the importance of maintaining cooperation within the institutions. .....UPS.....Family Representative Marial Gumke calls on the Ministry staff to support the new Minister in achieving the desired goals for the benefit of the people of South Sudan. Ayulo previously served as First Undersecretary for Finance, a position he held twice before becoming the Minister of Finance and Planning replacing Salvatore Garang Mabiordit. The reception ceremony was graced by traditional cultural groups, as well as presentation of gifts to different dignitaries, a sign of appreciation used in every occasion to symbolize togetherness.   Senior government officials including petroleum ministry’s undersecretary Santino Ayuel Longar, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Damian, Trade Minister Margret Labanya, have witnessed the office assumption, marking the commencement of his official role.