Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Charles Madut Akol Deng signing the budget|Courtesy

Northern Bahr el Ghazal State governor, Charles Madut Akol Deng, has signed into law the state’s 2025–2026 fiscal budget totaling 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP).

The budget was presented to the Governor on Thursday by the Acting Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, Santino Wol Aluk, alongside members of the Specialized Committee. The signing ceremony was attended by members of parliament, the minister of cabinet affairs, and other state ministers.

Speaking to the media after the ceremony, the state minister of information and communication Gabriel Deng Yel said the Governor commended the Speaker, the Specialized Committee, and the Ministry of Finance for their efforts in preparing the budget.

Yel described the approval as a significant achievement for the people of Northern Bahr el Ghazal.

“Governor Madut also urged ministers, Members of Parliament, and heads of institutions to perform their duties diligently and contribute effectively to the state’s development,” Yel added.

The Acting Speaker, Santino Wol Aluk, expressed gratitude to Governor Madut and the Specialized Committee on Finance for their work, while the Chairperson of the committee, Aguer Garang Aguer, praised the Governor’s leadership during the budget preparation process.

State Minister of Finance Peter Dut Akot thanked the committee for their dedication in finalizing the fiscal plan.