Juba, June 21 (SUNA)- President of the Government of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit Monday decreed appointment of Ministers of the Government of Southern Sudan as follows:
1- Mr. Kosti Manibe Ngai - Minister of Cabinet Affairs
2- Mr. Pagan Amum - Minister of Peace and CPA Implementation
3- Mr. Nhial Deng Nhial - Minister of SPLA and Veteran Affairs
4- Mr. Deng Alor- Minister of Regional Cooperation
5- Dr. Cirino Hitend Ofuho- Minister in the Office of the President
6- Mr. John Luyk Jok - Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development
7- Mr. Gier Chuon Aluong - Minister of Internal Affairs
8- Mr. Michael Makuei Lueth- Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
9- Mr. David Deng Athorbei- Minister of Finance and Economic Planning
10- Gen. Oyay Deng Ajak- Minister for Investment
11- Mrs. Awut Deng Acuil - Minister of Labour and Public Service
12- Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin- Minister of Information
13- Dr. Luka Tombekana Manoja - Minister of Health
14- Dr. Samson Lukare Kwaje- Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
15- Mr. Anthony Lino Makana - Minister of Roads and Transport
16- Dr. Michael Milli - Minister of Education
17- Mr. Stephen Dhieu - Minister of Commerce and Industry
18- Minister of Environment (to be nominated by NCP)
19- Mrs. Jema Nunu Kumba - Minister of Housing and Physical Planning
20- Mr. Madut Biar Yel - Minister of Communications and Postal services
21- Mr. Garang Diing Akuong - Minister of Energy and Mining
22- Mrs. Agnes Kwaje Lauba- Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare
23- Dr. Anne Itto LeonardoMinister of Cooperatives and Rural Development
24- Mr. James Kok Ruea- Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
25- Mr. Paul Mayom Akec- Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources
26- Mr. Joseph Ukel - Minister of High Education, Research, Science and Technology
27- Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism (to be nominated by NCP)
28- Mrs. Nyalok Tiong Gatluak- Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries
29- Ms. Mary Jervas Yak- Minister of Human Resources Development
30- Mr. Makuac Teny Yoh- Minister of Youth, Sport and Recreation
31- Mr. Gabriel Changson Chang, Minister of Culture and Heritage
32- Dr. Priscilla Nyanyang - Minister without portfolio
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