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REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE RECEPTION OF THE CARETAKER MINISTER OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND POSTAL SERVICES

September 25, 2026 at 1:00:00 AM

Juba, South Sudan - The chairperson of the NCA Board of Directors Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak gives a speech at the reception for the Caretaker Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and Postal Services. The Chairperson of the NCA Board of Directors Hon Tejwok Simon Ajak has today attended the reception ceremony of incoming Caretaker Minister of Information, Communication Technology & Postal Services Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny at the ministry’s headquarters in juba following his reappointment by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Speaking during the ceremony Hon. Tejwok , outlined the ministry and NCAs roles, reiterating that the National Communication Authority and The Ministry are very important institutions for moving South Sudan's digital agenda forward, Describing the Ministry as strategic policy oversight providers while the NCA as robust regulatory enforcement, He added that our organization's success rests entirely on institutional strength and teamwork. The NCA Board Chair stressed critical industry goals, such as the need to increase connection across the nation, improve Quality of Service (QoS), ensure communication services stay inexpensive for the people of South Sudan. He also emphasized the sector's vital role in bolstering democratic processes, stressing the need for essential operational requirements to enable the December 2026 General Elections, among them Ensuring stable, uninterrupted telecommunications networks across all states, to support public institutions and media coverage while guaranteeing digital access to citizens, ensuring timely, transparent, and reliable connectivity. He emphasized the need to put security measures in place to guard communication networks against cyber threats or disturbances during the election period and beyond. Additionally, he stressed the necessity of coordination with telecom providers and stakeholders to ensure consumer safety and service availability. The high-level reception was attended by Key leaders across South Sudan including information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, representatives from the information sector, The Media Authority, The South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC), and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF). Juba, South Sudan - Pictured (L-R) Hon. Arok Duk Arok (Undersecretary of Information, Ministry of ICT & PS), Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak (chairman of NCA board of Directors), Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny (Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services In his closing remarks Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak assured Hon. Minister Ateny Wek Ateny of the NCA's complete institutional cooperation to quicken telecom sector reforms and close South Sudan's digital gap., he assured that NCA is ready to assist in accelerating industry progress, safeguarding consumer rights, and providing the citizens of South Sudan with safe, reliable and affordable communication services. Read the full remarks delivered by Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak during the reception of the caretaker minister of ICT & PS below:-

Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang Assumes Office as NCA Director General

Writer: NCA Communications
NCA Communications
Sep 24
2 min read

Updated: 15 hours ago

eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang, the Director General of NCA
Juba, South Sudan -Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang has officially assumed office as the Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA), marking his return to the leadership of the country’s telecommunications regulator.

Eng. Gieth assumed office this morning at the NCA Headquarters in Juba, following his swearing-in on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, before His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Presidential Palace.


Speaking after taking office, Eng. Gieth expressed gratitude to the President for the trust and confidence placed in him, pledging to discharge his responsibilities in service to the Government, the communication sector, and the people of South Sudan.


The new Director General also acknowledged the contributions and services of his predecessor, Hon. Rizig Dominic Samuel, and emphasized the important role of the NCA as the country prepares for the December elections.


He underscored the Authority’s responsibility to support an environment conducive to free and fair elections while ensuring the availability of reliable, secure, and affordable communication services across South Sudan.


Eng. Gieth further called on the NCA management and staff to uphold the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and accountability. He urged the institution to strengthen cooperation among its leadership, government institutions, licensed operators, stakeholders, management, and staff to advance the communication sector and contribute to the country’s broader national development agenda.


Senior officials gathered at the NCA Headquarters for the assumption of office ceremony.
Juba, South Sudan - Senior officials gathered at the NCA Headquarters for the assumption of office ceremony. Pictured (L-R):  Maj. Gen. Solomon, Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak (chairman of NCA board of Directors), Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang (DG, NCA), Hon. Arok Dut Arok (undersecretary of information, ministry of ICT & PS), and Hon. Ajou Luol Akuei (MD media authority)

The ceremony was attended by a delegation headed by Hon. Tejwok Simon Ajak, Chairman of the NCA Board of Directors, accompanied by the Undersecretary of Information at the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, Hon. Arok Dut Arok, and the Managing Director of the Media Authority, Hon. Ajou Luol Akuei.


Read the full remarks delivered by Eng. Gieth Kon Mathiang during his assumption of office below.



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