Thuri Community Unveils New Leadership Structure to Drive Governance and Development
The Thuri Community has formally unveiled a new leadership framework designed to strengthen local governance, foster peacebuilding, preserve cultural heritage, and accelerate socio-economic development.
The executive appointments were announced on Monday, August 10, by Community Leader David Ayaga Aburko, following consultations with elders, sub-clan representatives, intellectuals, youth leaders, and women’s groups. The structure integrates administrative officials, technical advisors, scholars, media personnel, and traditional leaders.
“This expanded body brings together expertise across governance, culture, and development to serve our people effectively,” the leadership statement noted. All appointments take effect immediately.
Executive Body
Deputy Community Leader: John Akuar Garang
Secretary-General: Peter Uchalla Majak
Secretary for Information: Albino Akechak Marol
Secretary for Legal Affairs: Crasser Michael Kolo
Secretary for Finance & Planning: Patrick Pinou Atak
Secretary for Services: Ahok Nyibek Jor
Secretary for Academic & Internal Affairs: Abdu Ukello
Secretary for Culture & Heritage: Dichak Ali Ukello
Advisory Council
Political Affairs: Aguer Wol
Culture & Heritage: Akuar Gamar
Infrastructure, Development & Minerals: Peter Natale Ukech
Agriculture & Climate Resilience: Barsham Musa Ayaga
Mapping & Boundary Affairs: Lino Jilal Ayaga
Language, History & Cultural Heritage Scholars
Historical Records & Monuments: Robert Dut Thalang
Quality Assurance: Angelo Ugwaak Arun.
Community Historians: Gen. Arnest Dut Wol, Marko Ujuom Ubur.
Historian & Women’s Representative: Abuk Azubier Andal.
Foreign Languages & Dialect Affairs: Dominic Kang.
Thuri Dialect Specialist: Arabic Kurnek.
External Affairs: Amb. Santino Fordol Utuod.
