Warrap State Governor Calls for Transparency in Revenue Collection, Passes Conflict Resolution Bill

The Governor of Warrap State, Kuol Muor Muor, has directed officials of the Warrap State Revenue Authority to ensure transparency and accountability in revenue collections. 

This appeal was made during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Warrap State Revenue Authority, Hon. Joseph Anei Madoor. Governor Kuol emphasized the importance of teamwork and cooperation among the staff to generate resources for the development of Warrap State.

Governor Kuol praised Hon. Joseph Anei Madoor as an energetic young person with vast experience in revenue collection and taxation. He expressed confidence in his abilities to lead the Revenue Authority alongside the Chairperson, Hon. Awien Simon Bak.

Hon. Joseph Anei Madoor, in his response, thanked the Governor for the trust placed in him and promised to utilize his experience to reform non-oil revenue collections. 

In another news development, the Governor chaired the Warrap State Council of Ministers meeting Number 1, where they passed the Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development Bill (Green Book) 2024. Governor Kuol commended the Cabinet for their role in successfully resolving the Green Book, which will now be finalized by the State Transitional Legislative Assembly.

The bill, presented by the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, Hon. William Deng Koor, aims to address conflicts and promote sustainable development in Warrap State. The formulation of the Green Book is particularly significant in light of the insecurity faced by the state government in certain areas.

Minister William Deng Koor highlighted the root causes of conflicts in Warrap State, including cattle raiding, revenge killings, land disputes, unilateral naming of other people’s places, girls’ kidnapping, forced marriage, adultery, and competition for limited resources such as water and pastures.

The Green Book Bill consists of 29 articles, with resolutions, penalties, and offenses for crimes. Some of the resolutions include limiting the maximum bride price for marriage to 21 cows, imposing severe punishments for cattle theft and revenge killings, and penalties for illegal possession of firearms and illegal naming of ancestral land.

The Council of Ministers passed the Green Book Bill, and it will now be discussed by the State Transitional Assembly before being signed into law.