23/06/2026
The Launch of the Land Lottery for Residents of Nyinkuach East, Block 21, in the Abyei Area
The Abyei area witnessed the launch of the residential land lottery for residents of Nyinkuach East, Block 21, in the presence of the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Hon. Kuol Agany, representing the administrative government; the Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Awet Deng Miyen; the Minister of Information, Hon. Yohana Akol Ngor; the Commissioner of Lands, Molana Makuac Ring Makuac; the Mayor of Abyei Municipality, Mr. Ajang Kual; and Sultan Ajak Jieng, Sultan of one of the Bongo chieftaincies (Kuac Community), along with the Nyinkuach neighborhood committee and a number of citizens.
During the event, the lottery results were handed over to the first ten beneficiaries of the initial batch, which aims to distribute 100 residential plots. This is the first time in Abyei’s history that residential land has been allocated through a lottery system, with broad attendance and participation from local residents.
In his remarks, the Minister of Infrastructure noted that Nyinkuach is one of the fortunate neighborhoods, adding that implementing the lottery system will help present the area in an organized and well-planned residential layout. He described it as an important step in the administration’s development and urban planning efforts.
For his part, the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement affirmed that adopting the lottery system for residential land allocation is one of the top priorities of the Abyei administrative government, as it ensures fairness and transparency in land distribution. He also commended the spirit of cooperation and organization shown by the Bongo clan and praised their efforts in working jointly with the government to make the initiative a success.
The event concluded by emphasizing the importance of this step in supporting urban development and promoting organized residential planning, which will contribute to the area’s growth and improve services for citizens.