South Sudan Approves Two New Telecommunication Towers in Jonglei State
The new telecommunications infrastructure is expected to enhance communication, support security operations and improve access to information and services for communities in the affected areas.
The national government has approved the installation of two new telecommunications towers in Jonglei State as part of efforts to improve communication and strengthen security across the region.
The approval was granted on Friday by the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, following a meeting with the Governor of Jonglei State. During the meeting, the governor presented a report outlining the current state of communication infrastructure in the state and the challenges arising from limited network coverage.
According to the minister, one of the telecommunications towers will be installed in North Ayod, the birthplace of one of the founding fathers of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), William Nyuon Beny. The second tower will be constructed in Ayod South, the home area of spiritual leader Makuac Tut.
The governor noted that weak communication systems have significantly affected the state’s ability to respond to security challenges. He said poor connectivity has hindered coordination and information-sharing, posing a serious threat to stability and undermining development efforts in Jonglei State.
The new telecommunications infrastructure is expected to enhance communication, support security operations and improve access to information and services for communities in the affected areas.
