22/03/2026
DIRECTOR GENERAL JOHN TOMBE ATTENDED THE SOUTH SUDAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING ON BEHALF OF HON. ALEX LOTIYU.
This Saturday 21st March 2026. The Veterinary Association has conducted its first meeting in Juba. The Meeting drew delegates from the ten States and three Administrative Areas, aimed at electing the new Executive Board to manage the affairs of veterinarians in the country.
In his keynote address to the audience at Palm Africa Hotel, Vice President of the Republic and Chair for the Economic Cluster Prof. James Wani Igga called on the Veterinary Association to unite and work together as one team to safeguard the animals of South Sudan for the welfare of the people.
Prof. Igga reaffirmed government readiness to support the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to advance on disease control emphasising that the Veterinary sector is crucial for the national economy and health of the animals.
The National Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyoti Adigo urged Veterinarian Association to contribute for the economic development of the country. Animals need to be safeguarded for the benefit of the people of South Sudan.
The Ministry of Animals Resources and Fisheries would work closely with the Association to advance animals resources for economic development.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Upper Nile University Dr. Ambrose Jubara called for the establishment of the Veterinary Council to protect the role and responsibilities of the Veterinary Association in the Country.