By Bosco Bush
In an effort to improve road network and other essential services in Pibor Administrative Area, United Nations Mission in South Sudan [UNMISS] and Pibor government have embarked on a number of rehabilitation projects.
These include improving Bor-Pibor-Akobo Road for free movement of goods and people. Rehabilitation of Pibor Airstrip, provision of essential medical supplies to local health facilities in the area.
Other projects also include opening of at least 2 football fields in Gumuruk and Likuangole Counties as well as the provision of the necessary equipment to support sports activities.
These projects were agreed upon following a meeting between Pibor Chief Administrator, Gola Boyoi Gola and the head of ROKHMEC-UNMISS who doubles as the head of operations for the UNMISS Field Office in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).
According to a statement from the office of the Chief Administrator, the discussions were centred around infrastructure projects where ROKHMEC-UNMISS also announced the effective commencement for upgrading of Bor-Pibor-Akobo route on January 6.
“ROKHMEC-UNMISS announced that work on road improvements for the Bor-Pibor-Akobo route commenced on January 6, 2025,” read the statement.
Meanwhile, the Chief Administrator expressed “his full support for any challenges they may encounter during their operations.”
The UNMISS representative further assured the Chief Administrator of their commitment by pledging to assist in making two football fields in Gumuruk County and Likuangole County respectively, while also donating sports supplies, including football equipment.
Additionally, the UNMISS team expressed commitment to providing essential medical supplies to support the urgent needs of local hospitals, addressing concerns raised by the Chief Administrator.
They also promised to open feeder roads in Pibor town and improve the drainage system, specifically targeting the drainage of water that has accumulated behind the recently constructed dykes during the rainy season.