Mayol Kur Akuei

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Mayol Kur Akuei is the current Vice President of Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC). He has been the Governor of Ruweng State, South Sudan since 24 December 2015. [1] He is the first governor of the state, which was created by President Salva Kiir on 2 October 2015. [2]

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References

  1. "South Sudan's President appoints 28 Governors, defies peace agreement". South Sudan News Agency. 24 December 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016.
  2. "Kiir and Makuei want 28 states in South Sudan". Radio Tamazuj. Archived from the original on 2015-12-08.