Juba, South Sudan
January 29, 2022 — South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol said he is working hard in his ministry to make sure that all expected reforms are translated into reality.
This comes less than a week after Minister Puot was interviewed by Radio Miraya reporter, Lucky Kiden, at his office.
In an exclusive interview with Lucky Kiden, Hon. Puot Kang said Kiden interviewed him on issues halting the completion of the oil refineries in South Sudan.
“.. The discussion touched on numerous issues of concern. The much-anticipated refinery completion is underway and we are in the final stages”,Kang said during the interview.
According to Minister Kang, the actualization of this important project will not only create employment opportunities for the people of South Sudan but will also boost the economy by raising the revenues for the government to fund its crucial developmental projects and policies.
“. The Ministry of Petroleum is working immensely hard to make sure that much-needed reforms are implemented to meet our people’s needs”, he emphasized.
According to recent reports, Oil Minister Puot Kang Chol has tried to standardize monthly salaries between foreigner and national employees working in the oil companies and also went further to order an environmental audits of all foreign oil companies operating in South Sudan; however, such reforms agendas have been resisted and so far none of them is implemented.
Last week, many drivers complained on social media about fuel shortage and rapid rising of fuel prices in capital, Juba; however, the ministry is yet to respond to such demands at the time of this writing.
