{"id":81323,"date":"2025-08-14T10:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/jonglei-governor-hails-youth-as-drivers-of-state-future"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:05:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T11:05:05","slug":"jonglei-governor-hails-youth-as-drivers-of-state-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/jonglei-governor-hails-youth-as-drivers-of-state-future","title":{"rendered":"Jonglei Governor Hails Youth as Drivers of State Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has praised the state\u2019s young people as \u201cproductive, talented, and competent,\u201d describing them as key drivers of Jonglei\u2019s future during celebrations to mark International Youth Day.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking under the theme \u201cYouth Empowerment for Sustainable Development\u201d, Dr. Riek said the occasion was \u201cnot just a global recognition of the importance of youth, but a celebration of the vibrancy, energy, and potential that you, our youth, embody.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He commended young people for their contributions in sectors including education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, arts, technology, and sports, noting their \u201cresilience in the face of challenges\u201d and \u201ccreativity in the midst of limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are the drivers of change, the innovators of tomorrow, and the leaders who will shape the path ahead,\u201d he told the gathering.<\/p>\n<p>The governor assured the youth that his administration was \u201cfully committed to creating an enabling environment where your dreams can flourish,\u201d citing ongoing investments in education, skills development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to ensure that every young person in Jonglei State has the tools and support they need to succeed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Riek also urged young people to embrace their responsibilities as \u201cagents of peace and unity\u201d and to harness the state\u2019s diversity as \u201ca force for positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us strive to build bridges across our diverse communities and work together for the common good,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his address, the governor encouraged youth to \u201cdream big, push boundaries, and lead with integrity and passion,\u201d saying:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe future is yours, and together, we will build a Jonglei State that is prosperous, peaceful, and full of opportunities for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mary Achan, a youth leader from Bor Town, welcomed the governor\u2019s remarks but called for faster implementation of youth programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate the recognition and the promises from our governor,\u201d she said. \u201cBut we also need more tangible opportunities \u2014 more training, more jobs, and greater inclusion in decision-making \u2014 so that we can truly contribute to the development of our state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Nhial Jacob, a young farmer from Duk County, said rural youth also need better access to resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of us in the villages have skills and ideas, but without tools, capital, or markets for our produce, we remain stuck,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the government can bring these opportunities closer to rural areas, we will be able to contribute even more to the state\u2019s progress,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. 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