Chinese oil firm donates relief supplies to flood victims in Unity State
Ren Yongsheng, Director of Public Relations for CNPC (Left) hands relief supplies to Unity State officials on Sept.18, 2025 in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
By Denis Ejulu
Chinese oil firm China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Africa Corporation on Thursday handed over essential relief supplies to thousands of people displaced by floods in oil-rich Unity State located in the northern part of South Sudan.
Victoria Benjamin Bol, Director for Community Development of the Ministry of Petroleum, noted that heavy floods between August and September have caused untold suffering in Unity State, rendering several families homeless, including loss of livestock and crops due to the submerged farmlands.
“CNPC has helped thousands of families to meet their immediate needs. This support is a clear demonstration of true partnership and humanity, and while much has been achieved before, countless families still require continued assistance to build their homes and livelihoods,” Bol said during the handover ceremony in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
Marta Remijo Rial, Acting Director of China Affairs Desk in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the support provided by the Chinese firm is a sign of unity and friendship between the two countries.
She disclosed that South Sudan remains much committed to continue strengthening it’s relations with China in different fields, while also advancing these relations to the highest levels.
Ren Yongsheng, Director of Public Relations of CNPC Africa Corporation disclosed that the supplies donated include living tents, blankets, mats, mosquito nets, and malaria medicines.
“We hope these supplies will help alleviate the suffering of flood-affected people and bring them warmth during this difficult time,” he said.
He stressed that CNPC has always attached great importance on social responsibility and donated more than 6 million U.S dollars in charitable projects over the past years.
Ren revealed that some of their accomplished projects include an audio-visual hall for University of Juba, offering bachelor and master’s degree in education for eligible youth, building a civilian protection site (PoC3), and improving infrastructure of the China Friendship Middle School in Juba.
Riek Bim Top, the Governor of Unity State emphasized that the support they have received from CNPC is not only a gesture of goodwill but a demonstration of deep commitment to help those in need and also strengthening the partnership between South Sudan and China.
“This is not the first contribution our people are receiving from CNPC when we are in critical and hard time. I want to admit, that this donation has come at the right time, when we know that our people are in desperate need of this kind of support,” Bim said.
Huo Ying, charge d’ Affaires at the Chinese embassy in South Sudan said that global challenges such as natural disasters, public health crises, and unbalanced development are becoming increasingly prominent, placing higher demands on the global governance system.
“No country can stay immune alone, nor can any country tackle these challenges single-handedly,” she said.
She explained that the donation by CNPC showcases the responsibility and character of Chinese enterprises, adding that she hopes more forces will join in and extend a helping hand to the affected people in South Sudan.
“I would like to express our highest respect and heartfelt gratitude for CNPC Africa Company’s selfless assistance. Your action is not only a profound concern for the affected people but also a powerful demonstration of the spirit of international humanitarianism and a strong sense of social responsibility,” Huo said.
An estimated 273,000 people are affected by floods in 12 counties across four States comprising Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile and Central Equatoria , with Jonglei and Unity States accounting for over 91 percent of those impacted, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
