President Kiir Appoints New SSBC Board of Directors

Credit: Press Unit

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a new Board of Directors for the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) through a presidential order.

The newly appointed board is tasked with providing strategic oversight and guidance for the state-owned broadcaster as it continues to deliver public broadcasting services across the country.

According to the presidential order, the new board comprises:

Hon. Lt. Gen. Peter Wal Athieu Madol Chairperson Hon. Agnes Wasuk W. Igga -Deputy Chairperson

Hon. John Madol Panther Madol – Secretary

Hon. Ustaz Mathiang Cirilo Mou – Member

Hon. Thiik Thiik Mayardit – Member

Hon. Sarah Akuot Dut – Member

Hon. Maj. Gen. Kuol Muor Muor Magit – Member

Hon. Jacklin Pierino Epram – Member

Hon. Garang Duot Ayok – Member

The appointments take immediate effect as outlined in the presidential order. No further details were provided regarding the board’s tenure or its immediate priorities.