Over 900 Graduate in Torit

By Peter Nakimangole

Also present was the Deputy Governor, George Echom who mentioned about the management of crime. He stated that with the training of this officers, it is hoped that there will be the minimising of crime such as cattle rustling. However, he noted that there was need to increase the recruitment of officers. In addition, he stated that they would introduce patrols within the police and wildlife units.

Also present at the ceremony was Agnes Lukudu, GOSS Minister for Environment, Wildlife and Tourism. She cited that Torit was a historical town in which the war between the north and south had began. She encouraged the graduates to be role models within the community and to other states at large.Despite her being an member of NCP, she insisted on unity and called for peace among the communities. She also urged for teh conservation of wildlife and condemend teh killings of captured poachers.

On the issue of salary payments to state officials, she urged the state authority to honour their obligations.

The Director for Wildlife for Eastern Equatoria state asked the state commisioners to cooperate in the rehabilitation of the national parks and game reserves within the state. They include Nimule National Park, Boma National Park and Imatong Game Reserve.

He noted that there was still need for more personnel and recruitment would continue. He also stressed the need for purchase of equipment such as binoculars for the wildlife officers.