President Kiir launches construction of Bor-Malakal highway

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday launched the construction of Bor-Ayod-Malakal – Renk of Upper Nile region after inaugurating the completed Juba-Bor highway.

Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony for construction, President Kiir called on the people of Jonglei State to shun violence and promote peace.

He called on the people of Jonglei State to embrace peace in order to bring about development and stability in the volatile State.

Rebecca Nyandeng De-Mabior, Vice president for Gender and Youth Cluster, encouraged youth to take advantage of the road network to venture in agricultural production and boost trade.

Kuol Manyang Juuk, Senior Presidential Advisor urged citizens to support the government and allow the construction of more road networks.

The Minister of Roads and Bridges Simon Mijok Mijak appreciated the President for choosing construction of roads across the region as a top priority.

On Saturday President Kiir inaugurated the 200 Km Juba- Bor highway, and launched construction of Bor-Ayod-Malakal -Renk of Upper Nile region which is estimated to be more than 300 Km.