
13/09/2024
SOUTH SUDAN: Central Equatoria State Governor Jadalla Lays Foundation Stone for New Juba County Prison.
September 13, 2024,
JUBA .........H.E. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, officiated the laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the new Juba County Prison in Romburr, Luri Payam. The project, which is expected to cost $30 million, aims to alleviate overcrowding in the existing Juba Central Prison and provide adequate facilities for up to 1,200 inmates.
Governor Jadalla emphasized the significance of the new prison, describing it as a “beacon of hope for maintaining law and order” in Central Equatoria and across South Sudan. He highlighted the urgent need for additional space to accommodate the growing inmate population, indicating that the current prison conditions are unsustainable.
The new facility will span an area of 11,500 square meters and is anticipated to be completed within ten months. During his address, Governor Jadalla called on the prison service, stakeholders, and partners to focus on rehabilitative efforts, including vocational training for inmates and the construction of residential quarters for prison wardens nearby.
The project is being funded by the government of Turkey, which has a strong commitment to supporting South Sudan across various sectors, including education and women’s empowerment. H.E. Erdem Mutaf, the Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan, attended the event and reaffirmed Turkey’s dedication to fostering positive relations and development initiatives in the region.
This new prison facility is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the justice system and improving living conditions for both inmates and staff, thereby contributing to the overall stability and safety of the state.
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