The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, led a ministerial delegation to Yei River County in Central Equatoria State for an inspection of a key manufacturing hub.
According to her office, the high-level visit, which took place on Thursday, was intended to assess the factory’s production capacity and examine its role in the local supply chain.
The assessment will help the government understand the factory’s contribution to the economy and identify the challenges it faces, enabling better support for the manufacturing sector.
The findings will also help the government better support the manufacturing sector and address challenges facing the industry in the country.
The statement described the Carnak Tobacco Factory as a prominent manufacturing hub and a vital example of private sector resilience.
In the statement, Minister Atong said the findings from the visit will be presented to the cabinet to ensure that government policies reflect the reality on the ground and create an environment where private investment can thrive securely.