Hon. Gen. Rizig Dominic Samuel Assumes Leadership at the National Communication Authority

Hon. Rizig Dominic Samuel, the new General Director of the NCA, ceremonially cuts the ribbon as he assumes office, surrounded by colleagues and celebratory decorations.

The National Communication Authority has officially welcomed its new Director General, Hon. Gen. Rizig Dominic Samuel who assumed office at the NCA Headquarters in Juba on Thursday 27th November . Key Government officials in attendance were the deputy minister of ICT & Postal services Hon. David Yau Yau, The undersecretary for the Telecom sector Hon. Gatkuoth Nyak, The Chairman of NCA board of directors, Hon Tejwok Simon Ajak and the entire management and staffs of the institution. The handover ceremony underscored the importance of leadership continuity within South Sudan's communications sector.

General Rizig becomes the fourth Director General of the NCA succeeding Hon. Gieth Kon Mathiang and following the tenures of Eng. Napoleon Adok Gai and Dr. Lado Kenyi. 

His Background in Public Service

Director General Rizig brings a distinguished record of public service to the role. His extensive background in public administration includes significant senior-level leadership in the Office of the President, where he served as Chief of State Protocol and Executive Director.  Across these roles, he earned recognition for his disciplined leadership style, commitment to workforce diversity and meticulous attention to detail. His deep experience in government operations and coordination uniquely positions him to enhance the NCA’s regulatory effectiveness and strengthen sector governance. 

In his inaugural remarks, Gen. Rizig expressed deep gratitude to the President for entrusting him with the leadership of this vital institution. He

acknowledged his predecessors and the entire NCA workforce, stating, "all the employees who have sacrificed their knowledge and expertise to keep the NCA relevant".  He further pledged to serve with integrity, dedication and transparency reaffirming that NCA, under his leadership will be open, responsive and an accountable institution moving forward which demonstrates his vision for the Telecom sector.

The new Director General immediately outlined the current pressing challenges that will define his early priorities: 

Poor Quality of Services: Addressing persistent network challenges, including weak coverage, frequent call drops and slow internet speeds. 

Rising Consumer Complaints: Tackling the increasing number of public grievances, particularly those related to offensive content, online harm and misinformation. 

Despite these hurdles, Hon. Rizig expressed strong optimism about the future of the Authority. He emphasized his strategic mindset and commitment to institutional accountability, stating, "I am confident that, through collaboration with other government sectors, we will overcome all these challenges, achieve all goals and set the NCA firmly on the path to success". 

His appointment marks a renewed commitment to safeguarding consumers and ensuring the Authority upholds its mandate in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, advancing South Sudan’s digital transformation agenda.