{"id":39539,"date":"2026-04-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=39539"},"modified":"2026-07-04T08:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:43:38","slug":"president-kiir-honoured-by-management-of-dr-john-garang-memorial-university-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=39539","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Honoured by Management of Dr. John Garang Memorial University"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Juba, April 15, 2026 &ndash; The President of the Republic, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has received an Award of Honour from Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in recognition of his efforts to promote peace and advance national infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vice Chancellor Prof. Abraham Matoc Dhal praised the President&rsquo;s leadership, highlighting progress in road and bridge construction as key to improving mobility and boosting economic activity. He also expressed appreciation for the President&rsquo;s role in supporting the university and his continued commitment to the education sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">H.E. President Kiir, in turn, commended the University&rsquo;s leadership for its forward-looking approach, noting achievements made in partnership with the World Bank and African Development Bank, including new laboratories, scholarships for students, and improved ICT facilities on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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