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Kiir issues decrees making changes in GPAA, aviation and petroleum sectors

Authors: Obaj Okuj | Michael Daniel | Published: January 15, 2025

President Salva Kiir. (Photo: Office of the President).

President Salva Kiir has issued several decrees, relieving the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor, and the director generals  of the civil aviation and the Petroleum Exploration and Production Authorities, among others.

Kiir relieved the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi Gola from his position and appointed Peter Guzulo Maze in his place.

Kiir removed Captain David Subek from his position as Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and appointed Mr. John Woja Elinana in his place.

The head of state also dissolved and reconstituted the Board of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA).

According to the Wednesday evening broadcast on state TV SSBC, General Agusto Thon Kon was relieved from his position as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, along with other members, including General Akol Kor, Thomas Dothas Yein Malak Ruben, and the Secretary of the Board, Captain David Subek.

In a subsequent decree, Addis Ababa Otho was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Board.

The reconstituted board now includes the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, the Head of the Legal Team of the Civil Aviation Authority, and the SSPDF Air Force Commander as members.

Additional appointees include Mary Loto, a representative from the Internal Security Bureau (NSS) and a business manager, as well as John Onam, who assumes the role of Secretary.

In a separate decree, the President also made several changes within the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

Dr. Gabriel Isaac Awow was relieved of his role as Undersecretary of the Ministry, with Honorable Mary James Ajith appointed as the new Undersecretary.

President Kiir also relieved Amir Madol Majak as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage and named Malok Majak as the new replacement.

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