South Sudan: Jonglei state to open radio station next months

Dr Marial (right) meeting the Jonglei deputy governor.
[Photo: Ajang Monychol]

JUBA, 27 April 2012 (NASS) – The deputy governor of Jonglei state, Honorable Hussein Mar today announced that his state will soon be opening one of the biggest radio stations in the country.

He made this announcement shortly after meeting with the minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin. He said the state is finishing the necessary arrangements and will hopefully open between June and July.

He as well voiced concern over the lack of professionals to handle the station, asking the government to help in the areas of capacity building and facilities to make work easier noting that they have only one car in the whole ministry.

Hon Mar further disclosed that the security situation in the state is calm and the disarmament process is going well though challenges are still there.

On his part, Dr Marial promised the government in Jonglei cars and cameras to help coverage of this big state. He also requested the government in Jonglei state to send some of the reporters and editors to Juba so that they are attached to SSTV and Radio for training.

(Source : Official website of Govt. of the Republic of South Sudan)