Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (South Sudan)

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South Sudan
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
Department overview
Formed2011
Jurisdiction South Sudan
Headquarters Juba
Minister responsible

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management is a ministry of the Government of South Sudan. The incumbent minister is Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom as of January 2023. [1]

List of ministers of humanitarian affairs and disaster management

MinisterIn officePartyPresidentNote(s)
Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom Since 2023 African National congress (ANC-South Sudan) [2] Salva Kiir Mayardit In office

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References

  1. "Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) of the Republic of South Sudan | Embassy-Southsudan".
  2. "OPP dismisses controversial Mayen". Eye Radio. 2021-08-07. Retrieved 2022-08-13.