21/04/2026
April 17, 2026
SPLMYL Chairperson Cde. Makwei Achol Thiong briefed on the important role of Jonglei Debate Society.
The SPLM Youth League (SPLMYL) office at the SPLM State Secretariat in Bor, Jonglei State, became a hub of inspiration and strategic engagement. The Jonglei Debate Society (JDS), represented by Cde. Kur Mayen (Program Manager), Cde. Aguti Dhieu Aguti (Secretary General), and Cde. John Goch (Deputy Program Manager), held a high-level interface meeting with SPLMYL leadership.
The discussion reflected a shared vision of empowering youth through knowledge, dialogue, and leadership. During the engagement, JDS delivered a comprehensive briefing on their flagship programs focused on debate, public speaking, and intellectual capacity-building.
Their initiatives are actively shaping students across both public and private schools by equipping them with critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills. More importantly, these programs are fostering peace, unity, and constructive dialogue among young people in Jonglei State.
In response, SPLMYL Chairperson Cde. Makwei Achol Thiong, alongside the Secretary for Political Mobilization and Organization, Cde. Diing Stephen Machar, extended a warm and commendable welcome to the delegation.The Chairperson applauded JDS for their innovation, commitment, and transformative impact on youth development.
He emphasized the importance of academic excellence, teamwork, and unity as pillars for sustainable success and nation-building. Reaffirming institutional support, the Chairperson pledged SPLMYL’s readiness to collaborate and elevate JDS initiatives to greater heights.
He highlighted plans to connect the society with key state stakeholders and decision-makers to strengthen their network and resource base. This engagement marks a significant step toward nurturing a generation of confident, articulate, and peace-driven young leaders in Jonglei State.
By: Diing Stephen Machar, Secretary for Politcal Mobilization and Organization and the acting Secretary for Information, SPLMYL in Bor, Jonglei State.
